Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst - #Staff

We are seeking a _Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst_ who 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 includes, but may not be limited to, proposal preparation, submission, budget development, account maintenance and oversight, billing/invoicing, reporting, compliance, and closeout. This position works independently on a variety of grants/contracts that range from moderately to highly complex. These grants, contracts and awards may involve highly detailed budgets, multiple projects, cores and subawards, investigator-initiated projects, consortiums, DOD requirements, higher complexity foundation grants and pharmaceutical company sponsored clinical trials. While this role may assist with aspects of non-sponsored funds, the primary focus of this position is to ensure timely, effective, and efficient management of sponsored funding. Specific Duties & Responsibilities + Oversee and direct complex award management activities including monitoring and managing accounts, audits, evaluations and reporting. + Partner with and act as final point of contact with faculty and/or budgetary staff and the Office of Research Administration toward the planning and development of application submissions to various federal agencies, private agencies/foundations and commercial companies. + Understand and ensure compliance with institutional policies for the pre-award process and sponsor guidelines. + Review sponsored project proposals for assigned faculty prior to forwarding to the Grants & Contracts Manager and/or ORA for signature. Ensure accuracy and adherence to relevant guidelines. + Responsible for timely budget preparation for principal investigator review. + Serve as liaison between research units, central offices and funding agencies. + Review budgets and related justification for appropriateness and completeness of content. + Provide groundwork for subcontract negotiations. + Ensure compliance related to grant and contract management, including sponsoring organization guidelines, internal protocols, accurate protocol information within grant documents, conflicts of interest, etc. + Maintain ongoing updates and communications related to current awards, including regular auditing and reporting to principal investigators on financial status, and departmental leadership as needed. + Manage related post-award processes, including award setup, review, account setup verification, and ensure that staff are set up appropriately. + Ensure that post-award responsibilities are completed, including budget distribution, account reconciliation, e-form setup, effort reporting, cost transfers, invoice payments and finalization of paperwork related to subcontract setup. + Provide information and assistance to complete closeouts as needed. + Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree. + Four years of related experience in sponsored research and/or financial positions. + Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications + Experience in an academic or medical setting. Classified Title: Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually ($98,300 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Remote Department name: SOM Oph Finance Personnel area: School of MedicineEqual 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.

Created: 2026-03-25