[Hiring] Grants and Contracts Officer @Highmark Health

Role Description

The Grants and Contracts Officer provides budgetary and administrative support to Principal Investigators for all facets of pre-award management by facilitating the preparation and submission of grant and contract proposals.

• Assist Principal Investigators and staff in assessing funding opportunities and submitting applications/proposals for funds to governmental (Federal, State, Local) and non-profit entities (foundations, educational institutions, research organizations).
• Manage electronic grant submissions via grants.gov, NSF Fastlane, and individual foundations' web-based applications.
• Responsible for budget preparation and financial planning for research and sponsored proposals. (30%)
• Assist in the preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of extramural awards from government, industry, etc., drafting subagreements, consulting arrangements, and any necessary legal documents (CDA, MTA, Data Use, etc.) that might be required in connection with such awards and collaborations. (30%)
• Act as a liaison and facilitates communications between Allegheny Singer Research Institute management, accounting, investigators, and/or external organizations in regard to sponsored research agreements/programs. (15%)
• Assist in the annual budget process providing data on funded programs. (15%)
• Provide ad hoc reports to management and department administration as requested. (10%)
• Perform other duties as required or requested by manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize projects based on submission date.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated skill in resolving complex grant issues which involve interpretation and application of established policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction, and follow through on assignments in a timely manner under conditions of fluctuating workloads, competing requirements, and changing deadlines and assignments.
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and provide information or clearly explain complex policies and procedures.
• 2 years experience.
• Must be familiar with the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Public Health Service Policies and OMB Circulars A-122 and A-133.
• Experience required with electronic grant submissions via grants.gov and NSF Fastlane.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Requirements

• Master's degree (preferred).
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) (preferred).
• Experience in implementing, modifying, and/or adapting existing and new systems (databases) and processes (preferred).

Benefits

• Pay Range Minimum: $23.73
• Pay Range Maximum: $37.14
• Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations.
• The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.