Grants & Contracts Specialist - Pittsburgh, PA

About the role

The Grants & Contracts Manager (Pre & Post-Award) at McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine is responsible for managing and supporting proposal preparation and post-award activities for a large volume of federal and non-federal sponsored research projects.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts.
• Prepares, negotiates, and monitors very complex grants, contracts, subcontracts, and budgets.
• Prepares complex government applications and reports and interprets policy and procedure.
• Maintains accurate records and ensures compliance with sponsor and university regulations, policies and procedures.
• Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, processes budget modifications, analyzes financials, and reviews routine reports.
• Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements and assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets.
• Manages administrative and financial aspects of the full lifecycle of sponsored research program administration.
• Prepares complex reports to federal and sponsoring agencies; analyzes financial documentation and reviews routine reports.
• Facilitates data use, material transfer and other agreements for faculty.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of compliance and sponsor regulations.
• Solid expertise in budgeting, proposal submission and post-award management.
• Effective collaboration with faculty, department leadership, central offices to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and transparency.
• Strong attention to detail, strong communication and problem solving skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in grants and contracts management.

Skills

• Strong understanding of compliance and sponsor regulations.
• Expertise in budgeting, proposal submission and post-award management.
• Collaborative and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic research environment.

Benefits

The University of Pittsburgh offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$58,979.04 - $88,464 based on qualifications

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Additional Information

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran. The position is open to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.