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Sr Grants & Contracts Specialist

$75k - $90k

Sparks Group

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary/Company :

Sparks Group has partnered with a leading academic research institution seeking a Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist. As the Sr Grants & Contracts Specialist you will provide comprehensive support across proposal review, submission, and award management systems. In this role, you will act as the primary sponsor-facing contact for contractual matters while ensuring strict internal compliance from initial application through the Notice of Award. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree along with 3 years of grants and contracts experience related to healthcare/medical programs with strong attention to details and highly organized. If you’re seeking your next opportunity, apply now!

Responsibilities :
  • Serve as an expert advisor to faculty and departments, conducting thorough proposal reviews for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to sponsor guidelines.
  • Establish submission timelines, coordinate with signing officials, and submit final, approved proposals to funding agencies and sponsors.
  • Review and negotiate legal terms, conditions, and contracts, including industry-sponsored clinical trial agreements and coordination of patient-care budgets.
  • Perform post-award analysis, oversee account setup, and manage Just-In-Time (JIT) requests, progress reports, and administrative changes (e.g., no-cost extensions, scope revisions).
  • Ensure accurate, up-to-date documentation and records management across departmental systems throughout the entire pre- and post-award lifecycle.
Qualifications/Background Profile :
  • Bachelor's Degree Business, Health Care, Public Administration or related field. Master’s degree in similar fields is preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in grants or contracts related to biomedical research, and/or healthcare/medical programs and services.
  • Working Knowledge: NIH Grants Policy Statement (12/03), FAR and DFAR clauses, OMB Circulars A-110, A-122 and A-133 in addition to 45 CFR Part 74, Appendix E.
  • Proficient in MS Office

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This job is Hybrid Remote.

Pay Range: Salary $75,000.00 to $90,000.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

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