Grant Management Officer (Remote)
Company: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Location: Brookline
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
The work location for this position is full remote with
occasional time onsite, however the selected candidate must live
and work from one of the New England states (ME, NH, VT, MA, RI,
CT)The Grants Management Officer I is responsible for providing
knowledge in the area of pre-award and post-award non-financial
grants management. The role works with the Assistant Director of
Grants and Contracts in the management and oversight of assigned
portfolio of the externally funded research program at DFCI. They
review and interpret federal and state regulations and Institute
policies as it relates to grants management. The Grants Management
Officer I protects the Institute from non-compliance with sponsor
policies and Institute policies and therefore must be proactive in
dealing with all aspects of grants management.Located in Boston and
the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a
leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and
patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer,
HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive,
diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate
and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design
programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and
underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that
advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers,
and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical
School-affiliated hospitals.Pre-award
- Work with research departments of assigned portfolio in the
development and submission of compliant grant applications.
- Review administrative sections of grant applications for
completeness, accuracy, and compliance with DFCI and sponsor
policies and procedures.
- Review grant application budgets and other documents for
accuracy and applicability of institute's fringe and indirect cost
recovery.
- Serve as liaison with external sponsors on grant-related
administrative issues throughout the proposal submission and award
acceptance process.
- Manage requests for post-submission documents, ensure
completeness and accuracy with sponsor's request before advancing
to Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) for submission to
sponsor.
- Review and submit accurate and compliant JIT documents. Manage
follow-up communication with the sponsor.
- Maintain InfoEd data integrity of applications and internal and
external communications.Post-Award (Non-Financial)
- Review terms and conditions of awards for acceptability and
compliance with institute's policies and guidelines; negotiate
terms with sponsors as needed. Alert supervisor when negotiations
are significantly delayed or stalled.
- Prepare and negotiate subcontract agreements for those awards
that contain projects outside of DFCI assuring that agreements
include all necessary provisions to allow for compliance with DFCI
and sponsor policies and procedures.
- Initiate account set-up following G&C business practice for
document management.
- Work with department and division administrators, investigators
and research accounting in the resolution of budgetary problems,
making sure that resolutions assure continued compliance with
sponsor and DFCI guidelines for award set-up and reporting.
- Manage the review and timely submission of annual and final
progress reports to sponsor.
- Stay current with federal, non-federal regulations, policies
and processes.
- Work on other projects and duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of relevant
experience; OR
- Associate's degree and 3 years of relevant experience; OR
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience.Other
Skillsets:
- Familiar with of NIH, DOD, NSF in an academic medical center or
equivalent setting preferred.
- Familiar with databases related to research, electronic
research administration procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the
ability to write and edit complex material; strong relational and
interpersonal skills; flexibility and professionalism in coping
with a deadline-driven working environment.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Computer literacy: - Familiarity with new applications and
software programs. Familiarity with Excel/ Google Sheets preferred.
Experience working with InfoEd or similar databases is
essential.
- Organization: Familiar with electronic document and email file
storage. Able to complete projects on time with support and
direction from supervisor. Familiar with prioritization and
balancing workload. Must be effective and analytical with the
ability to prioritize and work under pressure in a
deadline-oriented environment.
- Customer Service: Provides clear written and verbal
communication. Listens and asks clarifying questions. Provides
strong organizational skills, timeliness, and diligence in
maintaining high levels of customer service.
- Critical Thinking: - Ability to critically think and
problem-solve; demonstrated resourcefulness and technological
savvy. Comprehensive understanding of proposal development,
research administration, and IRB, including knowledge of OMB
Uniform Guidance (UG).
- Financial: - Familiarity with Excel /G-Sheets and UG cost
principles. - Ability to review budget portion of application to
ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively
within a team environment. - Ability to cultivate relationships
with department research staff and central departments.
- Institute operations and processes: Familiarity directing
department research administrators to appropriate departmental and
institutional resources.
- Inclusion, Diversity & Equity: Promotes inclusive community
where human differences are valued and celebrated and where all are
welcome.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an
innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient,
family, and staff member feels they belong. - As relentless as we
are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are
equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. - Cancer
knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated
and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind
of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and
affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin,
sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry,
military service, protected veteran status, or other
characteristics protected by law.
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