The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Grant & Contract Specialist.This position is responsible for management and oversight of all grants and contracts awarded to th e *Division of Gerontology. *. UMB offers acomprehensive benefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along withadditional exciting perksthat employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland. * Primary Duties: * * Prepares grant and contract budget and application. Finalizes documents for submission. Validate proposal error and/or warnings. Knowledgeable in all funding mechanisms and interprets of federal, state, University, sponsor policies and regulations and requirements to ensure compliance and adherence to those policies. * Provides consultation, advice, and directions to faculty/PIs regarding grant and/or contracting issue resolution. * Translates program requirements into contract terms in consultation with principal investigator (PI) and management. Identifies, develops, and ensures contract requirements contain quantifiable specification and measurable performance criteria. Validates the performance criteria will meet the requirements. Ensures all results are completed and submitted to sponsor. * Reviews sponsor guidelines and request for proposals, interpret and communicate compliance and eligibility information to research faculty and staff. Seeks information to obtain better understanding of processes. Identifies inconsistencies in process and develops suggestions for improvements to ensure higher quality processes in conjunction with the Office of Research of Development. * Maintains all close documentation for the department and the sub awards. Seeks approvals for invention statement and publications have been completed in ERA commons. * Interprets data for the purpose of determining past financial performance to develop and prepare financial reports for financial analysis, forecasting, and trending. Devises financial reporting tools and reports. Recommends overall adjustments in effort allocation and spending across investigator portfolio. Provides PI and management with adhoc reports in support of strategic plan. * Develops safeguards to ensure the integrity of grant administration or contracts and protects the University from financial losses. Ensures sub-awards are also in compliance with terms and conditions of the award. * Identifies issues and resolves independently. Anticipates roadblocks and able to independently resolve proactively. * Develops evaluation criteria for review of grant and contract applications. Reviews and interprets funding agency guidelines and regulations and advises faculty as to policies and procedures of those agencies as well as those of the state and University. * Develops timeline to meet submission deadlines and checklist of required documents and independently adjusts timeline to adapt to change. Adhere to set timelines. Independently prioritizes processes to ensure timelines are met. * Provides guidance on staffing and budgetary requirements. Reviews and maintains documentation related to cost transfers, requests for expenditures, effort reporting, budget revisions, and fund statements. Coordinates invoicing, accounts receivable, and deposits in the financial system and ensures payments are applied correctly. Anticipates spending to ensure contract funds are fully utilized with in contract date. * Interacts directly with designation sponsor representatives to clarify ambiguous terms and conditions, and to request supplemental funding, no cost extensions, and other administrative requests. * Identifies future funding opportunities and work with PI to identify research components. * Acts as point of contact for all UMB parties and sponsors involved in the negotiation process. * Maintains, identifies, and resolves any delinquent trainings, conflict of interest, and any other institutional compliance requirements. * May provide work coordination or oversight of others. * Performs other duties as assigned. Education: Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred. No substitution of experience for minimum education Experience: Five (5) years of directly related contract, grant, or research administration. Other: Financial disclosure reporting required by State of Maryland Ethics Commission. Completion of a 12 credit Research Administration graduate certificate program can be considered for the equivalent of one (1) year of relevant research administration work experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: * Eligibility for this position is limited to individuals with: 1) experience managing large federal grants such as P30, U54, T32, R01, and other comparable research programs (required); 2) advanced knowledge of a variety of software programs (eg., Excel, Access, Kuali, Kuali Build, eUMB, eRA Commons, Quantum Analytics, Financials, HRMS) and other standard desktop software); 3) knowledge of best practices in research administration and experience managing an office; 4) demonstrated ability to compose grammatically correct correspondence and edit research grants, reports and other materials for grammar and consistency (writing samples will be requested); and 5) strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to function in a team and collaborative environment with staff, faculty, students, and an extended network of professionals. * Outstanding organizational, problem solving, negotiation, and critical thinking skills are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Comfort in interacting with all types of faculty, scientists, staff, and guests with confidence, creativity and maturity. Project optimism and a sense of calmness during times of uncertainty. * Ability to exercise initiative and resourcefulness necessary to prioritize multiple ongoing and new projects and produce in a fast-paced academic environment. * Ability to work as part of a team while maintaining a lead role, as well as the ability to work cooperatively with others; demonstrate professional, ethical, respectful, and courteous behavior when interacting with others. * This position has direct reporting to the division director and dotted-line reporting to the department administrator. Both will participate in the PDP process. * This position is eligible for up to two days telework. Hiring Range: $90,000 - $100,000 (commensurate with education and experience) UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Talent Recruitment department at If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. For more information, follow this link* UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination. * Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff* *Organization: School of Medicine - Epidemiology and Public Health *Title: *Senior Grant & Contract Specialist Location: null Requisition ID: 2400015H