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Ohio State University

Public research university in Columbus, OH

Grants and Contracts Management Senior Analyst

Full-TimePosted on 10/19/2026
$70.1k - $91.6k
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Columbus, OH, USA
HybridHybrid work arrangement with both remote and in-office work.
Finance & BankingCorporate Finance & FP&A
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • Four years of demonstrated previous experience with development of and/or submission of grant applications.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet applications, including the ability to develop, maintain, and analyze budget and financial tracking documents.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality in all work products.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and consistently meet established deadlines.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain processes, concepts, and solutions to a variety of stakeholders and audiences.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee and manage all post-award activities for principal investigators in the College of Pharmacy, including fiscal analysis, budget management, personnel appointments, allowable expenditures, and compliance.
  • Provide direct support to principal investigators and key lab staff through budget monitoring and reporting, investigation and resolution of discrepancies, and journaling expenses as necessary.
  • Serve as the primary specialist for assigned awards and perform expenditure forecasting to assist principal investigators with expenditure planning.
  • Provide budget and fiscal information for progress and close-out reports; monitor close-out reports and expiring awards and notify principal investigators of financial concerns.
  • Provide backup support to the Pre-Award Specialist, including preparing and submitting proposals during peak periods or when backup coverage is needed.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, university, and college policies and procedures.
  • Forecast and monitor the fiscal status of awards from setup through close-out.
  • Communicate with other colleges and units about personnel appointment changes for non-College of Pharmacy employees on College of Pharmacy grants and College of Pharmacy employees on non-College of Pharmacy grants.
  • Hold quarterly grant meetings with the principal investigator, Finance Director, and Grants and Contracts Management Consultant.
  • Work with the Financial Operations Analyst on faculty and staff appointments to projects.
  • Work with the Financial Operations Analyst on cost transfers and prepare the necessary documentation.
  • Approve project-related transactions, including equipment, supplies, and services needed for the project.
  • Resolve procurement issues by working with the Office of Sponsored Programs, vendors, and individuals.
  • Assist with submission of annual and final reports to sponsors.
  • Review and monitor Office of Sponsored Programs monthly reports, including 120-day reports, and fiscal and human resources reports to ensure employees are appointed appropriately and accurately.
  • Manage financial award close-out, including posted expenses, expenses that need to be moved to prevent an overrun, and purchase orders that need to be closed.
  • Manage overruns and residuals.
  • Perform preliminary fiscal work for subawards and consultant agreements.
  • Obtain necessary prior approvals for purchases on sponsored projects.
  • Collaborate with the Grants and Contracts Management Consultant on no-cost extensions and preliminary project setup.
  • Serve as backup for pre-award support to the Grants and Contracts Management Consultant.
  • Assist with preparation and review of project and subaward budgets for proposal submission.
  • Support the pre-award grants specialist by preparing supporting documents as needed.
  • Represent the College of Pharmacy in grant-related discussions with collaborating units within and outside the college.
Desired Qualifications
  • An advanced degree in a relevant field is desired.
  • Five or more years of experience in budgeting and fiscal management, with experience managing federally sponsored research awards.

About the company

The Ohio State University is a comprehensive public research university that combines undergraduate, graduate, and professional education with research and public service.

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