What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst - 117098 position at The Johns Hopkins University?
Requisition ID: 117098
Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst
We are seeking a Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst for the Department of International Health in the School of Public Health. The Sr. Grants and Contracts 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, payroll management, student hiring, management, effort, subaward, service contract set up, 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. Make significant decisions that impact the financial status of the unit/department on a regular and continuous basis. This position operates where there is significant budget and financial work in the area to require other staff, e.g. analysts, managers and administrators in budget and finance analysis and planning.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities
- Pre-award activities include proposal preparation, budget development, completing sponsored paperwork, creating proposal record, working with all sub sites to acquire required forms for subawards, application of appropriate indirect costs rates and cost calculations, assisting with budget justification assembling and setting up delivery for grant package to submit to sponsor.
- Post-award activities include coordination in the preparation and implementation of administrative processes related to sponsored projects.
- Duties include preparing overall spending and financial reports, monitoring monthly expenditures subawards, budget projections, payroll, and expenditure transfers. Reconcile project and cash advance. Pre-review and post-review of effort forms.
- Preparation and maintenance of subawards, independent contractors, and service contracts from start to finish.
- Prepare, develop, and review investigator financial reports using SAP and other institutional reporting systems to analyze and identify issues with expenses charged to the award to reduce the risk of over-expenditure for IIP faculty.
- Meet with faculty on a regular basis regarding the status of grants/accounts.
- Prepare 12- month salary support projections for all faculty PIs / support staff and identify potential support gaps.
- Advise faculty and staff on changes in sponsored research policies.
- Manage accounts to ensure grants and contracts are expended according to sponsoring organizations requirements and University guidelines.
- Create and maintain positive communication and working relationships with all areas within JHU, Sponsored Projects, Office of Research Administration, and Controller’s Office.
- Review documents for financial, administrative, and operational compliance. Independently perform a variety of administrative and financial functions. Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Payroll management: salary allocation. Maintains system to track faculty/staff payroll information and generate reports/ implements system to monitor/resolve payroll issues: control salary, salary distribution/supplements/merit increases/terminate payroll. Monitor and retrieve overpayments.
- Processes payroll transfers, overtime, and casual employee’s time sheet.
- Assist with coordinating placement of temporary staff and international hires as needed.
- Process student hiring request.
- Ability to use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proficient in upholding a high level of confidentiality through adherence to established protocols and guidelines.
- Adept in effectively communicating through strong oral and writing skills.
- Knowledge of accounting and budgeting theory practices required.
- 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.
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Four years of related experience in sponsored research and/or financial positions, preferably in an academic or medical setting.
- 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.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of The Johns Hopkins University accounting system and related fiscal offices.
- Experience scheduling appointments and meetings.
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD
Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
Department name: International Health Sponsored Projects
Personnel area: School of Public Health
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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Accommodation Information
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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/.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week
Salary : $62,900 - $110,100
