ISB is uncovering new solutions to the world’s most pressing health problems. We are seeking a Grants & Contracts Manager to develop, support, and manage grant and contract proposals in support of scientific research.

Essential Duties:

Manages the proposal submission process, ensuring that deadlines are met and all required materials are submitted in collaboration with investigators and scientific staff
Works with Compliance Manager to assess conflict of interest, grant safety, and human subject obligations (pre-proposal)
Assists Director with monitoring performance indicators. Tracks deadlines, renewal dates, and deliverables and ensures timely submission of final technical, financial and other reports as required
Reviews and approves purchase orders, re-budgeting requests, and project personnel changes based on understanding of impacted budgets
Assists Investigators and Finance with cost projections
Monitors compliance with regulations, internal procedures, and terms and conditions
Coordinates with Investigators, Director, and Finance to monitor award spending
Post-award, accepts sponsor “Notices of Award.” Reviews, monitors, and implements “Terms and Conditions” of awards.
Works with Investigators and Finance Office to establish budgets in accounting system and purchasing permissions; prepares effort allocations, etc.
Works with collaborating institutions to problem-solve issues on grants and contracts as needed; prepares and modifies subcontracts and staff agreements
Develops and implements procedures for proper closeout of grant and contract accounts, as well as the submission of final documentation (FSR, Final Progress Report, Final Invention Statements).
Assists Director with subrecipient monitoring activities, including subrecipient questionnaire and audit report requests and corrective action plan monitoring as needed
Assists with research compliance assessment, including active collaboration with the Compliance Manager and Health & Safety team related to IRB, IACUC, Lab Safety, FCOI, etc.
Responds to requests for “Just in Time” information
In conjunction with Director, provides ISB-wide training. Works informally with new PIs and research staff to teach budget management, sponsored projects best practices, and institutional policies
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:BA/BS degree in a related field is required; equivalent relevant training and/or work experience may substitute
Three (3) or more years of experience in research administration with some experience in a non-profit or government grant/contract research setting.
Strong client service orientation.
All ISB staff members are expected to have baseline technical skills and the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately over email, the intranet/forum, etc. Employees should be able to use Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint at a functional level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience working with scientific research personnel, a strong background in ERA, understanding of applicable guidance documents (e.g. OMB circulars A-122, A-110, A-133, 2 CFR 200, NIH Grants Policy Statement, NSF PPAPG). Working knowledge of Federal, Non-Federal and Industry sponsored projects.

Benefits: https://isbscience.org/careers/benefits/

Expected annual pay is between $80,000 and $101,000.

ISB is a D/V/EOE.

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