Senior Grants And Contracts Analyst

Job Title: Senior Grants and Contracts Analyst Job Description As a Senior Grants and Contracts Analyst, you will partner with departmental faculty, budgetary staff, and the office of research to plan and develop application submissions to various federal offices, private agencies, and foundations. You will utilize institutional policies for the pre-award grant process and sponsor guidelines, and act as the final point of contact in these areas. Responsibilities • Review all sponsored project proposals for assigned faculty before submission to the Grants and Contracts Manager and ORA for signature. • Prepare proposal budgets for Principal Investigator review in a timely manner. • Provide instruction, preparation assistance, and support for grant application procedures. • Serve as a liaison between research units, central offices, and funding agencies. • Review budgets and related justifications for appropriateness and completeness. • Lay the groundwork for subcontract negotiations. • Ensure compliance with sponsoring organization guidelines and internal protocols in grant and contract management. • Manage grant submissions to ensure timeliness and accuracy. • Maintain updates and communications related to current grants and contracts, including regular audits and financial status reporting. • Manage post-award processes, including award setup and account verification. • Oversee and direct complex award management activities, including monitoring and reporting. • Ensure all closeouts are handled appropriately by team members. Essential Skills • Experience in post-award and preferably pre-award processes. • Extensive experience with Excel. • Strong financial analysis skills. • Background in accounting or finance. • Ability to make independent judgments and act on decisions daily. • Flexibility to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and meet concurrent deadlines. • Thorough knowledge of Federal guidelines and procedures for grants and contracts, including NIH, NSF, DOD, and NASA. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree. • Four years of related experience in sponsored research or financial positions, preferably in an academic or medical setting. • Knowledge of accounting and budgeting theory and practices. • Experience with SAP or larger ERP systems. • Experience with HRSA and research administration. Work Environment This position is 100% remote, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work from the comfort of your own space. The role involves using software such as SAP, Jaws, and Swift Systems. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baltimore, Maryland. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $45.67/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options. Apply tot his job