Sr. Contracts and Grants Specialist (Baltimore)

Senior Contracts And Grants Specialist

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) brings together more than four decades of innovative and life-saving research on vaccines and infectious diseases. CVD comprises a multi-disciplinary team of faculty and staff whose primary mission is to develop, evaluate, and implement vaccines and other interventions to reduce illness and mortality domestically and in less developed countries.

CVD is seeking a Senior Contracts and Grants Specialist to join our Grants and Contracts team. This is a Full Grant Cycle position.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work / life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties :

• Prepares grant and contract budget and application. Finalizes documents for submission. Validate proposal error and / or warnings.
• Provides consultation, advice, and directions to all level staff and faculty regarding grant and / or contracting issue resolution.
• Translates program requirements into contract terms in consultation with principal investigator (PI) and management.
• Reviews sponsor guidelines and request for proposals, interpret and communicate compliance and eligibility information to research faculty and staff.
• Maintains all close documentation for the department and the sub awards.
• Interprets data for the purpose of determining past financial performance to develop and prepare financial reports for financial analysis, forecasting, and trending.
• Develops safeguards to ensure the integrity of grant administration or contracts and protects the University from financial losses.
• Ensures sub-awards are also in compliance with the terms and conditions of the award.
• Interacts directly with designation sponsor representatives to clarify ambiguous terms and conditions, and to request supplemental funding, no cost extensions, and other administrative requests.
• Identifies future funding opportunities and work with PI to identify research components.
• Acts as a point of contact for all UMB parties and sponsors involved in the negotiation process.
• Maintains, identifies, and resolves any delinquent training, conflict of interest, and any other institutional compliance requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education : Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred.

Experience : Five (5) years of directly related contract, grant, or research administration. Preferred experience : Experience with post-award management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities : Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology / systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range : $90,000 - $100,000, commensurate with education and experience

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.