Senior Grant Administration Specialist

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services)
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Feb 20, 2025
Summary Supports Research Management with contracting and financial activities. Serves as a point of contact between Principal Investigators, Department Admins, and Research teams. Provides training to new hires and clients. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions Assist Research Management teams and MGB entities with Pre-Award, Post-Award, Contracting and Financial activities. Independently take on client assignments with minimal supervision from the Team Lead. Participate in the Research Management Training program, acting as a trainer for clients and new team members. Conduct analysis of a client's research operations, identifying areas for process improvement within a client's research operations and work together with the client to implement changes. Provide overall project management for specific research initiatives. Conduct financial analysis of research funds to identify over-spending, accelerated spending, subcontractor invoicing, salary charges, and spending patterns to ensure compliance with Sponsor and internal policies. Education Bachelor's Degree Finance preferred or Bachelor's Degree Business Administration preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Experience At least 3-5 years of grant administration experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficient in spreadsheet, database, accounting and other computer applications. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills. Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel, Teams, and Word. Good organization and coordination skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to make good judgements and resolve problems. Physical Requirements Standing Occasionally (3-33%) Walking Occasionally (3-33%) Sitting Constantly (67-100%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%) Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Occasionally (3-33%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%) Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.