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Pre-Award Financial Officer

Cambridge, MA  02139 - US

ID: 14968 REQID: Education/Training External Employee Full Time

Pre-Award Financial Officer

Join one of the world’s most prestigious institutions and take your career to the next level! As a Pre-Award Financial Officer, you’ll play a key role in managing the financial lifeline of groundbreaking research projects, from proposal creation to post-award administration.

Highlights of the job:

  • Earn $45-50/hr in a rewarding role
  • Be part of a vibrant campus community with access to top-tier resources and a culture of collaboration and innovation
  • Work at the forefront of research finance with one of the most respected institutions globally

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the preparation, review, and submission of funding proposals for government, industry, and foundation sponsors
  • Advise Principal Investigators (PIs) on crafting budgets, developing proposals, and navigating application processes
  • Manage awarded grants and contracts, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance monitoring
  • Interpret complex guidelines and ensure adherence to federal, state, and institutional policies (e.g., OMB guidelines)
  • Work closely with PIs and project leaders to streamline financial and operational processes

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
  • 5+ years of grants management experience in nonprofit research administration
  • Proficiency with federal contracts, cost principles, and OMB guidelines
  • Expertise in budgeting, financial forecasting, and interpreting financial data
  • Familiarity with electronic submission portals (e.g., Grants.gov, Research.gov, SciENcv).
  • Pre-award experience in a university/hospital/nonprofit setting

 

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