Grants & Contracts Specialist II (Post award)

Performs post-award accounting duties for moderately complex grants and contracts. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves routine issues, and provides policy and procedure interpretation. Prepares routine financial reports and government reports. Recommends operational improvements.

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An excellent opportunity to join the Department of Surgery Research Administration team, this position will be responsible for post-award research administration processes for a multi-million-dollar federal contract. Individuals with a CRA are preferred.

Essential Functions

Performs post award accounting duties and financial analysis for a multi million dollar federal contract. Monthly reporting, budget monitoring and preparation, and processing invoices for subcontractors, consultants and service agreements. Experience in the Panther Express system, Concur system, PERIS/My Funding system, Tableau and Fiscal Panther is preferred. Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred.

Physical Effort

Position requires sitting at a computer for long periods of time. Ability to attend on campus meetings when necessary which may require walking around the Oakland campus.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist II (Post-Award)

Job Family

Research

Job Sub-Family

Grants & Contracts

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30pm

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range

TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

Not Applicable

Required Documents

Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Not Applicable