Grants and Contracts Management Analyst

Oversees and manages pre- and post-award activities for assigned principal investigators; plans and provides fiscal management of grants; analyzes and reconciles project identifying and resolving discrepancies; identifies project over-runs and alerts principal investigator; monitors, reviews, authorizes project expenditures; oversees personnel appointments on projects; determines and initiates journal entries; investigates, evaluates and notifies principal investigators of funding opportunities; provides extensive support with development and preparation of grant proposals, preparation and submission of research progress reports; collaborates with PIs and funding sources to develop and prepare appropriate budgets for research activities; ensures compliance with sponsor, university and third party regulations; interprets complex rules, regulations, policies, review contract terms and conditions from sponsor; applies advanced knowledge of university and federal regulations in order to facilitate the high volume of international collaboration and travel; interprets complex regulations, rules and policies; participates with training of new PIs and their staff; performs forecasts to help with planning; plans and prepares projects for close-out; participates in sponsor invoicing activities and payment recognition; participates in training new grants team staff.

Education / Experience :

Bachelors level degree in related field (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Health Administration); proficiency in Word, Excel, and Adobe Pro required. At least 2 years grants or contract experience required; experience with federal or private agency sponsors, contract / grant regulations, procurement, budgeting, accounting and financial management required; knowledge of institutional, federal and other electronic research administration systems required; experience in writing administrative components of grants preferred; knowledge of OSU Office of Sponsored Programs policies and procedures desired; Familiarity with Workday desired; Requires successful completion of a background check, selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Function : Research Administration

Sub function : Grants and Contracts Management

Career Band : Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level : S2

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