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Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst, Post Award (Research Finance)

Baltimore, MD, United StatesRemoteFull-time$64k–$113k2026-11-10 → 2026-11-11
Remote

Core

Manage post-award functions for faculty-sponsored research funds, including account maintenance, billing, compliance, reporting, and closeout.

Role type

Senior Grants & Contracts Analyst (Post-Award)

Builds

Financial management and compliance for extramural research grants and contracts

Domain

Academic research administration / Research Finance

Required skills

Grant closeout procedures, Grants and contracts management, Regulatory compliance, Budgeting and accounting, Financial reporting, Contract negotiation

Preferred skills

Knowledge of JHU online systems, Knowledge of The Johns Hopkins University accounting system

Technologies

Modern ERP and grant management solutions

Responsibilities

Serve as faculty's primary point of contact for post-award processes; Manage sponsored portfolios of various faculty; Maintain ongoing updates and communications related to current grants and contracts; Review monthly financial reports and send to faculty; Serve as first level of approval for sponsored purchases and cost transfers; Set and manage payroll/labor allocations against faculty sponsored accounts; Facilitate contract negotiations with industry partners and government agencies; Provide leadership and guidance to Grants and Contracts Analysts; Ensure compliance in all areas related to grant and contract management; Manage the process for delivering technical and financial reports for sponsors.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities