Post-Award Specialist (Must be local to DE, or FL)

Job Description

The Post-Award Specialist provides post-award services and oversight to help research investigators administer the awards after they are received. The Post-Award Specialist acts as a liaison between the Principal Investigator (PI), Sponsored Projects Administration, and Sponsored Projects Donation Accounting.

ResponsibilitiesProvide services in various aspects of proposal preparation phase including budget development, gathering documentation for sub awards and subcontracts, coordination of approval, and assisting in regulatory requirements.Oversight and management of PI research portfolios: reviewing expenditures, reconciling award financials, resolving financial discrepancies, reviewing and submitting cost transfers, and providing proactive financial information.Responsible for overseeing a portfolio of 80-100 projects.Serve as the first line resource for PI for award management and post-award services.Maintain updated financial projections according to activity dates.Essential Skills1-4 years of experience as a Post-Award Specialist with experience in grant research and grant administration.Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.Experience working with industry, federal, and non-federal grants.Finance/Accounting background.Advanced knowledge of grant research and grant administration.Advanced knowledge of grant and other external funding sources.Knowledge of post-award finance and reporting.Knowledge in building and editing complex grant documents including reporting requirements.Additional Skills & QualificationsClinical trial experience highly preferred.Experience with government regulations, proposal guidelines, and external funding.Work Environment

This is a remote position with as needed travel to one of the client's sites (Wilmington, DE, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL). Normal business hours apply.

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