Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States (On-Site) · Posted 2 days ago
Job Function Other
Job Type Full-Time

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Grants & Contracts Specialist II (Post Award)

Med-Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006773)


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 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 Summary

Performs post-award accounting duties for moderately complex grants and contracts. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves routine issues, and provides policy and procedure interpretation. Prepares routine financial reports and government reports. Recommends operational improvements.


Essential Functions

Performs 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.



Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist II (Post-Award)

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Grants & Contracts

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

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, 8:00am-4:30 pm

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

Optional Documents: Cover Letter



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Job ID: 86713450

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