CareerPlan

Sr. Grants and Contracts Analyst (School of Government and Policy)

Baltimore, MD, United StatesFull-time$64k–$113k2026-10-19 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Provide dedicated professional level sponsored funds management for pre-award and post-award functions including proposal preparation, budget development, account maintenance, billing, reporting, compliance, and closeout.

Role type

Senior Grants and Contracts Analyst

Builds

Sponsored research awards and contracts for federal agencies, foundations, and commercial companies

Domain

Higher education research administration

Required skills

Grant and contract management, budget preparation, compliance with federal guidelines, proposal review, account reconciliation, effort reporting, subcontract negotiation support, audit and reporting

Preferred skills

Academic or medical setting experience

Technologies

NIH, NSF, DOD, NASA guidelines

Responsibilities

Oversee complex award management activities including monitoring accounts, audits, and evaluations; Partner with faculty and research administration to plan and develop application submissions; Review sponsored project proposals for accuracy and adherence to guidelines; Prepare timely budgets for principal investigator review; Serve as liaison between research units, central offices, and funding agencies; Manage post-award processes including award setup, account verification, budget distribution, and invoice payments; Provide assistance to complete award closeouts.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC