Sponsored Projects Analyst, Pre-Award

George Washington University, United States

Updated: about 15 hours ago
Location: Washington, PENNSYLVANIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW


Job Description Summary:
Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Pre-Award Management, the Sponsored Projects Analyst, Pre-Award supports institutional research goals as an integral part of the Office of the Vice President for Research’s Office of Sponsored Projects.
The Sponsored Projects Analyst, Pre-Award performs the core functions of the central office as institutional review and approval of all proposals for submission in order to secure external funding; as a resource person with expert level understanding and applied knowledge, providing consultation, guidance, and direction to senior leadership; functioning independently and decisively at a high level of proficiency; serving as co-facilitator to prepare and conduct training and education sessions; and serving as a delegate to submit proposals to the sponsor.
The Sponsored Projects Analyst, Pre-Award 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 proposal development process to minimize the university’s compliance risk; communicates with sponsoring agencies; develops training materials; provides guidance, education, and training to unit and departmental level staff associated with sponsored activities; and keeps abreast of new developments in the field of research administration, pre-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.
Specific responsibilities include:
  • Serves as backup coverage for the Senior Sponsored Projects Officer, Pre-Award to submit designated proposals with AOR approval.
  • Serves as a resource for complex proposals including proposals with multiple collaborators, international designation, or large, complex collaborative projects (such as cooperative agreements, P or T grants), etc.
  • Acts as a point of contact for identifying online resources and provides information to facilitate the proposal development process; analyzes and resolves problems related to non-compliance during the preparation of the proposal.
  • Prepares and presents presentations to small or large groups.
  • Liaises with affiliated offices such as Human Resources, Technology Transfer, General Counsel, IRB, and IACUC to facilitate initial contact as part of the proposal development process.
  • Troubleshoots and responds to inquiries related to S2S research software and other agency systems/ electronic portals (e.g., eRA Commons, Grants.gov, FastLane, ProposalCentral, etc.), lude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
  • 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.
  • This position will require on-campus in-person meetings (e.g., Team Meetings, OSP-All Staff, etc.) at the discretion of OSP leadership
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
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
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? No
Posting Number: S012952
Job Open Date: 04/11/2024
Job Close Date:
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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