Award Manager Jobs in Renton, WA (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

The Department of Biostatistics has an outstanding opportunity for a Grant Manager to join their team.

About this Opportunity

The Grant Manager is responsible for the post-award activities of their assigned research portfolio. In collaboration with principal investigators (PIs), sponsor agencies, research partners, and university research support offices, the Grant Manager ensures sponsored research awards are received, budgeted, and expended effectively and efficiently in compliance with all regulations, policies, and procedures.

This position is hybrid with two days per week of in-person work in the new Hans Rosling Center for Population Health on the Seattle campus. There is also a possibility for 100% remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial grant management (50%):

  • Oversee and manage financial and administrative components of sponsored research projects for the assigned research portfolio, including forecasting and tracking budget expenditures.

  • Provide support to PIs for non-scientific sponsored research project operations. Meet with PIs to review financial reports.

  • Serve as liaison for the assigned research portfolio with sponsors, subawardees, and central university offices, and departments.

• Financial management (35%)

  • Manage outgoing subaward process for assigned research portfolio budgets. Prepare internal UW sub-budget requests and monitor activity of sub-budgets.

  • Prepare advance budget requests, extension requests and restricted carryforward release requests as needed.

• Compliance management (10%)

  • Ensure that research deliverables are met; that projects comply with sponsor, federal, state and university laws and regulations, including requirements identified in award agreements; and that projects abide by UW financial management systems and controls.

• Pre-award grant management (5%)

  • Assist and provide backup to the department's Pre-award Administrator for assigned portfolio projects, ensuring a timely and accurate proposal in accordance with all university, sponsor, and department requirements. Liaise with PI and project managers on proposal budget development, budget justifications etc.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in grants management.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience managing pre-award and post-award research grant activities, demonstrating extensive knowledge of federal grant and contract policies and procedures.

• Ability to explain complex regulatory, budgetary, and financial information to people in a broad range of roles.

• Skilled in using Microsoft Excel to create and use complex spreadsheets.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NIH contracts.

• Knowledge of University of Washington financial systems, fiscal policies and procedures, including those related to grants and contracts.

About the Team

The Department of Biostatistics in the University of Washington School of Public Health is recognized as one of the top Biostatistics departments in the country. Comprised of 31 full-time faculty addressing leading edge public health questions, the department makes major contributions in the areas of research methodology and data analysis. The Department of Biostatistics is committed to creating an environment that is welcoming and inclusive. Our goal is to foster a place of learning and working where all members can thrive and where diversity is recognized and celebrated.

As a member of the Department of Biostatistics admin/fiscal team, you will interact with faculty, students, and staff from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. In addition to the faculty, there are over 60 graduate-level student employees who assist the faculty with research and teaching. You will also work closely with department human resources, communications, IT, and academic services staff.

Learn more about our department here: https://www.biostat.washington.edu/.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.