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 both Pre & 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.

Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors very complex grants, contracts, subcontracts, and budgets. Prepares complex government applications and reports and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, processes budget modifications, analyzes financials, and reviews routine reports. Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements and assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets.

Performs pre- and 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.

Must be able to sit and work at a computer for long periods of time. May require attendance at in-person meetings on campus.