Research Center Business Operations Specialist

Department:

Office of Earth & Space Research Administration

This position is part of the Earth & Space Research Administration (ESRA) under the Division of Research and Creative Achievement (ORCA). ESRA serves as a centralized shared resource to support UMBC’s Research Centers and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) with administrative pre-award and post-award support. The ESRA staff supports these centers, working with UMBC or partner staff, students, research faculty, GSFC sponsors, appointed fellows, and
affiliated tenured/tenure-track faculty.

Position Overview:

This position serves as a critical bridge between financial compliance and technical documentation within the Earth & Space Research Administration (ESRA). The position acts as the Project Coordinator for a team of five, overseeing the lifecycle of proposal document collection and procurement workflows.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $77,500 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full-time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available. 

Responsibilities:

Combining the skills of a Technical Writer and Financial Analyst, the position is responsible for drafting complex budget justifications, editing non-technical proposal components, and managing the project management timeline to ensure all team deliverables meet Sponsor and University standards.

In addition, the position will: analyze and manage sponsored project finances for a portfolio of research faculty from the Centers from pre-award through closeout; support and review grant proposal documents for all ESRA proposal submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance; execute and oversee procurement activities, including vendor coordination and purchasing; provide cross-team support with the team of ESRA Analysts and support administrative operations related to research activities and documentation.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree preferably in English, Communications, Business Administration,
Management, Accounting, or Finance.

Background Screening Statement:

A background check will be required. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

Closing Date: Open Until Filled Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include some benefits. 

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

Salary:

Salary: $77,500 - $87,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.