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The Ohio State University

via Workday

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Grants and Contracts Management Senior Analyst

Anywhere
Full-time
Posted 12/8/2025
Direct Apply
Key Skills:
Grant Management
Post-award Fiscal Management
Compliance Monitoring
Financial Reporting
Budget Forecasting
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
Research Administration Tools (eRA Commons)

Compensation

Salary Range

$60K - 90K a year

Responsibilities

Manage post-award activities for research grants including fiscal management, compliance, personnel appointments, and reporting for assigned investigators.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus 4 years relevant grant or contract management experience, knowledge of post-award processes, intermediate office software skills, and ability to ensure compliance with regulations.

Full Description

Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions. Current Employees and Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process. Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following: Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required. Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application. Job Title: Grants and Contracts Management Senior Analyst Department: Medicine | Grants Office Grants & Contracts Management Senior Analyst 3 will oversee and manage all post-award activities for assigned departments and principal investigators (PIs) as part of the College of Medicine Grants Management Office (GMO), which manages roughly $1B of external research funding and serves roughly 400 investigators. Provides expertise as primary contact in support of all post-award activities for assigned portfolio, including fiscal management, personnel appointments, allowable expenditures, and compliance; provides tools, aids, and direct support to investigators and staff. Plans and provides fiscal management of extramural research grants: reconciles, analyzes, and distributes quarterly financial reports including expenditure forecasts, identifying concerns and options for resolution; may be responsible for projecting multi-year budgets; reviews and authorizes project expenditures; identifies project overruns and alerts principal investigator (PI); collaborates with PIs to identify ways to reduce spending and reallocate funding; initiates cost transfers as needed; prepares projects for closeout; oversees personnel appointments on projects to ensure compliance. Works directly with appropriate department administrators to notify them of projects that may be of financial concern and determine next steps; collaborates with PIs to verify accuracy and compliance with effort certification and initiates adjustments as needed. Ensures compliance with sponsor, University and third party regulations using thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, conflict of commitment, foreign involvement/collaboration; participates with training of new PIs and their staff; responsible for interpreting regulations and guidelines of program funding and ensuring those using funds understand such policies, ensure compliance with federal, university, and college policies and procedures by communicating and resolving mid-size compliance related issues and reporting larger issues to management; updates and reviews PI current and pending other support documentation; serves as a resource for team members; Performs additional duties as needed. Minimum Education Required Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience Additional Education Desired Certified Research Administrator or Certified Financial Research Administrator certification Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4 years of relevant grant or contract management experience to include knowledge of post-award grant management process; intermediate word processing skills to include the ability to open, close, create, edit and save. Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen. Desired Qualifications Experience with research administration tools (eRA commons); experience investigating for research funding sources; knowledge of OSU Office of Sponsored Programs policies & procedures; Advanced spreadsheet skills to include the ability to create spreadsheets with complex formulas; Ability to calculate, analyze, and interpret mathematical and statistical information, Intermediate PowerPoint skills to include the ability to create presentations; Ability to think strategically and see how parts interact with the big picture; Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects and priorities including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines; Ability to identify issues, investigate and resolve mid-size discrepancies; Strong attention to detail and accuracy; Excellent communication skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes to internal and external customers; Ability to positively represent the department internally and externally. Function: Research Administration Sub Function: Grants and Contract Management Career Band: S Career Level: S3 Additional Information: Location: Remote Location Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Each day, Buckeyes across the state and around the world make a lasting impact. The Ohio State University sets the stage for academic achievement and innovation. It's where friendships are forged, tradition is brought to life and a better global community is built. Our mission is as clear today as it was 150 years ago: to illuminate a pathway to education, research and health care that creates vibrant futures. Faculty and staff build the incomparable Buckeye spirit through collaboration, a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Our strength comes from our ability to bring out the best in people and learn from Buckeyes of all backgrounds, passions and talents. Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

This job posting was last updated on 12/10/2025

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