Grants Specialist

Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Pre & Post Award)This is an excellent opportunity to join the Department of Surgery Research Administration team as we launch a new, large federally funded clinical trial. We are seeking an experienced Grants & Contracts Specialist with both Pre & Post Award knowledge to support a new federally funded clinical trial with a highly acclaimed Principal Investigator. Experience in managing subcontract and clinical site agreements is desired.Job SummaryPerforms pre- and post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors very complex grants, contracts, subcontracts, and budgets. Prepares complex government applications and reports and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, processes budget modifications, analyzes financials, and reviews routine reports. Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements and assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets. Essential Functions Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts; oversees and approves invoices, cost analyses, re-budgeting projects, sub-awards, journal entries, and supply purchases. Monitors very complex grants, contracts, subcontracts, and budgets; processes amendments, modifications, extensions, and terminations of contracts; arbitrates claims and complaints; serves as a primary contact for all accounting and regulatory issues. Monitors account activity including expenditures, cost transfers, adjustments, reconciliations, and other related transactions; performs internal audits and processes budget modifications. Ensures accuracy and adherence to budgets, sponsor terms, federal regulations, policies, and procedures; provides policy and procedure interpretation. Prepares complex applications and reports to federal and sponsoring agencies; analyzes financial documentation and reviews routine reports. Physical Effort Must be able to sit and work at a computer for long periods of time. May require attendance at in-person meetings on campus. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran. Assignment Category Full-time regular Job Classification Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Pre & Post-Award) Job Family Research Job Sub-Family Grants & Contracts Campus Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required 3 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification CRA (Certified Research Administrator) preferred. Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30pm Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department. Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation Offered No Visa Sponsorship Provided No Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter Optional Documents Not Applicable