Grants and Contracts Analyst - 116377

Requisition ID: 116377

Grants and Contracts Analyst

The Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS) seeks a Grants and Contracts Analyst (GCA) who will manage financial and administrative activities involving sponsored federal, non-federal/private grants, contracts, and agreements for assigned faculty in the Department of Biophysics. This is a hybrid role and will report directly to the Sr. Administrative Manager.

Position Overview

The analyst will provide dedicated professional-level sponsored funds management for more than 80% of time with specific responsibility for pre-award and post-award functions that include, but may not be limited to: proposal preparation, submission, budget development, account maintenance and oversight, billing/invoicing, reporting, compliance, and closeout. Works independently on a variety of grants/contracts that range from simple to moderately complex. While this role may assist with some aspects of non-sponsored funds, the primary goal of this position is to ensure timely, effective and efficient functioning of sponsored funding. This is an exempt position.

Job Scope/Complexity

Will work independently the majority of the time, with support from Principal Investigator (PI) and/or senior/management-level grants & contract professionals on increasingly complex grants/contracts. Will provide standard professional administrative-level guidance on protocols, regulations, and guidelines to PI and other scientific/research professionals within the department. May interact with external research/administrative professionals.

Types of sponsored awards for which the position is responsible

This role functions at an intermediate level, with responsibility for independent management of simple to moderately complex grants/contracts, including those from NIH and NSF. These grants, contracts, and awards may involve detailed budgets, subawards, and special instructions in RFA, career awards, training awards, multi-project grants, complex Foundation grants, and subawards from other institutions.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with departmental faculty and/or budgetary staff and the Office of Research Administration toward the planning and development of application submissions to various federal offices, private agencies/foundations, and commercial companies.
• Understand and utilize institutional policies for pre-award grant process and sponsor guidelines.
• Review all sponsored project proposals for assigned faculty prior to them being forwarded to the Sr. Administrative Manager and JHURA for signature. Review involves accuracy, content, and adherence to all relevant guidelines.
• Provide instruction, preparation assistance, and support related to grant application procedures.
• Serve as liaison between research units, central offices, and funding agencies.
• Review budgets and related justification for appropriateness and completeness of content. Ensures that all applicable and indirect costs have been applied. May also provide groundwork for subcontract negotiations.
• Ensure compliance in all other areas related to grant and contract management, including sponsoring organization guidelines, internal protocols, accurate protocol information within grant documents, conflicts of interest, etc.
• Manage all assigned grant submissions to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
• Maintain ongoing updates and communications related to current grants and contracts; this includes regular auditing and reporting to principal investigators and departmental leadership. Assist with closeouts as needed.
• Coordinate the process of setting up awards in designated department/division after the grant number is assigned, including reviewing awards, verifying award set-up, and ensuring personnel is setup appropriately.
• Ensure that post-award responsibilities are completed, including budget distribution, account reconciliation, e-form setup, effort reporting, cost transfers, paying invoices, and paperwork finalization related to subcontract setup.
• Conduct complex award management activities and provide oversight to other employees, including monitoring and managing accounts, audits, evaluations, and reporting.
• Provide information and direct assistance required to complete contracts and grant closeouts.
  
  
  

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting theory and practices is required. Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Johns Hopkins University accounting system and related fiscal offices are preferred.
• Self-motivated with the ability to make independent judgments and to act on decisions on a daily basis.
• Ability to work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously and to meet various concurrent deadlines.
• Knowledge of external Federal guidelines/procedures for grants and contracts, including NIH and NSF.
• Demonstrates excellent teamwork and collaboration, professionalism, team building, open communication, and motivation in a diverse population, both independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and exceptional customer service.
• Willingness to receive guidance, training, and learning support from the Sr. Grants and Contracts Analyst.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Two years of administrative/budgeting experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of JHU financial systems and familiarity with SAP.
• Experience working in a positive team environment.
  
  
  

Classified Title: Grants & Contracts Analyst

Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC

Starting Salary Range: $53,800 - $94,400 Annually ($70,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus

Department name: Biophysics

Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

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Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week