Lead Grants Management Analyst (Post Award) - Hybrid Onsite/Remote

Job Description

The Lead Grants Management Analyst (Post-Award) is responsible for the administration and oversight of post-award activities for sponsored projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, as well as sponsor-specific terms. This position provides expert guidance and administrative support to investigators, administrators, and central offices, serving as a primary liaison with sponsors and internal stakeholders. The Lead Post-Award Analyst will manage award setup, modifications, and ongoing compliance monitoring, while contributing to the development of post-award workflows, training materials, and process improvements within the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR). The role demands attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 

Job Responsibility

1. Award Management & Compliance  

• Review and process award notices, including new awards, non-competing continuations, modifications, and no-cost extensions. 

• Initiate award setup in collaboration with Finance team and other relevant offices, ensuring accurate budgets, effort allocation, and compliance with sponsor and institutional policies. 

• Monitor award compliance, including effort reporting, subrecipient monitoring, allowable costs, and deliverable schedules. 

• Approve and manage award transfers, carryforwards, and rebudgets, ensuring sponsor approval where required. 

• Serve as institutional liaison with sponsors regarding post-award non-fiscal issues and limited fiscal matters within delegated authority. 

• Review progress reports and Other Support documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission. 

• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of all post-award actions in electronic grant management system, Huron Grants. 

2. Clinical Investigators & Department Support  

• Provide guidance and training to investigators and administrators on post-award requirements, policies, and procedures. 

• Serve as a resource for interpretation of sponsor terms, federal regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance), and institutional policies. 

• Assist investigators in partnership with the Finance team with understanding award budgets, cost-sharing obligations, and allowable expenses. 

• Coordinate with departmental offices and other central stakeholders to resolve post-award issues. 

3.  Training, Compliance, and Process Improvement 

• Provide direction, procedural training, and assistance to investigators and administrators on post-award policies, procedures, processes, and sponsor requirements. 

• Participate in professional development activities, including regulatory updates, sponsor communications, and training opportunities, to remain current with evolving laws, regulations, and best practices. 

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of post-award workflows, policies, tools, systems, and reporting capabilities. 

• Assist in the onboarding and training of new post-award staff, as needed. 

Team & Institutional Support  

• Participate actively in OSR team meetings and cross-unit collaborations to support coordinated research administration services. 

• Provide coverage and backup support to other OSR team members during high-volume periods, absences, or staff transitions. 

• Support OSR’s mission and service goals through collaboration and shared responsibility. 

Leadership & Mentorship  

• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior post-award staff and new OSR hires. 

• Support onboarding and training of new post-award team members by sharing knowledge of award management, sponsor systems, and institutional policies. 

• Serve as a mentor and resource to support development of compliance, problem-solving, and award management skills. 

• Lead or contribute to small initiatives or process improvement projects that involve mentorin