Sponsored Projects Analyst, Award Management

George Washington University, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Washington, PENNSYLVANIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 23 Feb 2024

Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW


Job Description Summary:
Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Award Management, the Sponsored Projects Analyst, Award Management supports institutional research goals as an integral part of the Office of the Vice Provost for Research’s Office of Sponsored Projects. The Sponsored Projects Analyst, Award Management performs the core functions of the central office as institutional review and approval for award management transactions including administrative action requests, sponsor prior approval requests, and annual and final progress reports. The Sponsored Projects Analyst, Award Management may manage a portfolio of diverse university schools, departments, centers, and institutes. The incumbent performs as a primary university resource to interpret and implement sponsor guidelines, federal and state regulations, along with university policies and procedures; provides oversight of the award management process to minimize the university’s compliance risk; communicates with sponsoring agencies; provides guidance to Principal Investigators and departmental staff associated with sponsored activities; and keeps abreast of new developments in the field of research administration, post-award management, federal regulations, policies, and procedures in order to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for information and guidance to university faculty, staff, and students.
Job Duties
  • Serves as back-up coverage for the Assistant Director, Award Management to provide oversight of grants and contracts administration process to minimize the university’s compliance risk.
  • Serves as a resource for complex projects with multiple collaborators, international designation, or large, complex collaborative projects.
  • Acts as a point of contact for identifying resources and provides information to facilitate the award management process; analyzes and resolves problems related to non-compliance during the award management process.
  • Provides guidance to internal stakeholders for requested revisions and amendments in an informed and timely fashion. Resolves award inquiries by researching the applicability of federal regulations or non-federal terms and conditions to educational institutions and applying expert knowledge of university policies and procedures, past institutional experience, and other resources to advance the university’s position in contracts and award acceptance. Works effectively with people across teams to formulate, and manage resolutions.
  • Liaises with affiliated offices such as Human Resources, Technology Transfer, General Counsel, Grants and Contracts Accounting Services, Finance, and Research Integrity to facilitate initial contact as part of award management process.
  • Troubleshoots and responds to inquiries related to electronic research administration system related to award management activity including award modification and subawards
  • Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience.

II. JOB DETAILS


Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Office Vice President of Research (OVPR)
Family Research Administration
Sub-Family Sponsored Projects
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
Will this job require the employee to work on site? No
Employee Onsite Status Full-Time Remote
Telework: Yes
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? Yes (University Wide)
Posting Number: S012829
Job Open Date: 02/20/2024
Job Close Date: 02/23/2024
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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