Grants Manager

Grants Management Systems Lead Georgetown University seeks an experienced grants management professional to lead the development, testing, and ongoing maintenance of the university’s Grants Management System (GMS). The role supports the full grant lifecycle—from proposal development and submission through award acceptance, post‑award accounting, and reporting. Responsibilities Document requirements and define business processes, policies, and procedures aligned with the university’s research and finance strategies. Manage projects tactically, using strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills to deliver timely, high‑quality results. Implement new grants management features and functionality, reviewing, configuring, and evaluating system and user needs. Serve as the primary bridge between the University Information Systems office, the Department of Sponsored Projects Financial Operations (SPFO), and the Joint Office of Research Operations (JORA). Provide leadership to the Sponsored Accounting Office, pre‑award offices, and academic offices during system transitions. Qualifications Five years of progressively responsible experience in financial system support, data warehouse support, or business analysis. Experience with Workday and higher‑education finance systems preferred. Strong knowledge of financial applications, modern data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Cognos BI). Ability to document business processes in a technical format. Knowledge of OMB circulars, pre‑ and post‑award processes, cost principles, and project management software. Strong project management, business acumen, and solutions orientation. Telework Designation This position is designated as Telework . Compensation Projected salary range: $80,429.00 – $157,238.93 annually. Benefits Georgetown University offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work‑life balance benefits, and employee discounts. EEO Statement GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application To apply, visit . #J-18808-Ljbffr