Senior Grants And Contracts Analyst

Senior Grants & Contracts Analyst

Seeking a Senior Grants & Contracts Analyst to provide dedicated, professional-level management of sponsored research funds, with 90% or more effort focused on pre-award and post-award functions. Responsibilities include proposal preparation and submission, budget development, financial oversight, billing and invoicing, reporting, compliance monitoring, and award closeout. This position works independently on a diverse portfolio of complex grants and contracts, ensuring timely, effective, and compliant administration of sponsored funding. While limited support may be provided for non-sponsored funds, the primary focus is on sponsored project administration.

Job Scope / Complexity :

• Provide broad and in-depth guidance on sponsor regulations, institutional policies, and compliance protocols to Principal Investigators (PIs), research staff, and administrative personnel within and outside the institution.
• Serve as a departmental expert and mentor, offering training and guidance to Grants & Contracts Analysts, Specialists, and Coordinators.
• May act as the lead departmental grants and contracts professional in the absence of a Grants & Contracts Manager.

Types of Sponsored Awards for which the Position is Responsible :

Budget Authority : Responsible for managing and monitoring up to $20 million in sponsored and non-sponsored accounts. Exercises independent judgment in approving expenditures, interpreting policy, and ensuring fiscal accountability.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities :

Job Type & Location : This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baltimore, MD.

Pay and Benefits : The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $45.67 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type : This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline : This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2025.

About Aston Carter : Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (for other accommodation options).