Senior Pre-Award Grant Administrator – Cluster 4

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Review, negotiate, and manage externally funded research grants and contracts.

• Act as the primary point of contact with external sponsors for sponsored grant agreements, including initial awards and modifications.

• Establish new awards and handle modifications to existing awards within Georgetown’s financial system.

• Provide support to principal investigators in Cluster 4 across departments on Main Campus and the Medical Center.

• Oversee contracting and grant database activities throughout the sponsored award lifecycle, including award setup, management, and closeout assistance.

• Offer leadership, training, and supervision to the Pre-Award Grant Administrator within the cluster.

• Collaborate closely with the Associate Director, Pre-Award Grant Administrator, cluster staff, JORA roles, and partnering offices.

• Ensure that awards are comprehensive, precise, and in compliance with sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines.

• Independently manage deadlines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in a university or non-profit grants management role.

• Familiarity with sponsored research funding mechanisms, including federal agencies (NIH, NSF, DOD, etc.), non-federal government agencies, international entities, industry, foundations, and private and non-profit organizations.

• Expertise in federal funding guidelines, including 2 CFR 200 and FAR.

• Proficient in financial systems, accounting, and cost accounting standards relevant to grants and contracts management.

• Experience with budgeting in Excel.

• Proven ability in reviewing and negotiating incoming agreements for sponsored research awards.

• Experience with outgoing subawards and associated compliance requirements.

• Proficient in Excel, Adobe Professional, and DocuSign.

• Adaptability and flexibility in response to ongoing changes in internal and external policies.

• Capacity to set clear priorities and multitask in a high-volume environment.

• Ability to perform quickly and effectively under pressure.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong organizational abilities.

• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced academic setting.

• Ability to cultivate a collaborative, customer-focused work environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

• Retirement savings.

• Tuition assistance.

• Work-life balance benefits.

• Employee discounts.

• Voluntary insurance options.

• Telework designation.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Community involvement opportunities.

• Reasonable accommodation support for qualified individuals with disabilities.