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INTRODUCTION
The School of Government and Policy aims to serve society, train the next generation of public servants, drive data-informed government innovation, and confront the complex challenges facing today’s policymakers. We seek a Sr. Grants and Contracts Analyst to address pre- and post-award administration of sponsored funding supporting research and programs undertaken by school faculty and academic centers, that includes but may not be limited to proposal preparation, submission, budget development, account maintenance and oversight, billing/invoicing, reporting, compliance, and closeout.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst provides dedicated professional level sponsored funds management for more than 80% of time with specific responsibility for pre-award and post-award functions that includes, but may not be limited to, proposal preparation, submission, budget development, account maintenance and oversight, billing/invoicing, reporting, compliance, and closeout.
This position works independently on a variety of grants/contracts that range from moderately to highly complex. These grants, contracts and awards may involve highly detailed budgets, multiple projects, cores and subawards, investigator-initiated projects, consortiums, DOD requirements, higher complexity foundation grants and pharmaceutical company sponsored clinical trials. While this role may assist with aspects of non-sponsored funds, the primary focus of this position is to ensure timely, effective, and efficient management of sponsored funding.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee and direct complex award management activities including monitoring and managing accounts, audits, evaluations and reporting.
- Partner with and act as final point of contact with faculty and/or budgetary staff and the Office of Research Administration toward the planning and development of application submissions to various federal agencies, private agencies/foundations and commercial companies.
- Understand and ensure compliance with institutional policies for the pre-award process and sponsor guidelines.
- Review sponsored project proposals for assigned faculty prior to forwarding to the Grants & Contracts Manager and/or ORA for signature. Ensure accuracy and adherence to relevant guidelines.
- Responsible for timely budget preparation for principal investigator review.
- Serve as liaison between research units, central offices and funding agencies.
- Review budgets and related justification for appropriateness and completeness of content.
- Provide groundwork for subcontract negotiations.
- Ensure compliance related to grant and contract management, including sponsoring organization guidelines, internal protocols, accurate protocol information within grant documents, conflicts of interest, etc.
- Maintain ongoing updates and communications related to current awards, including regular auditing and reporting to principal investigators on financial status, and departmental leadership as needed.
- Manage related post-award processes, including award setup, review, account setup verification, and ensure that staff are set up appropriately.
- Ensure that post-award responsibilities are completed, including budget distribution, account reconciliation, e-form setup, effort reporting, cost transfers, invoice payments and finalization of paperwork related to subcontract setup.
- Provide information and assistance to complete closeouts as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Four years of related experience in sponsored research and/or financial positions.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education permitted by the JHU equivalency formula beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in an academic or medical setting.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of external federal guidelines/procedures for grants and contracts, including NIH, NSF, DOD and NASA.
CLASSIFIED TITLE: Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD
Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
LOCATION
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name: Center Administration
Personnel area: School of Government & Policy
TOTAL REWARDS
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
INTRODUCTION
The School of Government and Policy aims to serve society, train the next generation of public servants, drive data-informed government innovation, and confront the complex challenges facing today’s policymakers. We seek a Sr. Grants and Contracts Analyst to address pre- and post-award administration of sponsored funding supporting research and programs undertaken by school faculty and academic centers, that includes but may not be limited to proposal preparation, submission, budget development, account maintenance and oversight, billing/invoicing, reporting, compliance, and closeout.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst provides dedicated professional level sponsored funds management for more than 80% of time with specific responsibility for pre-award and post-award functions that includes, but may not be limited to, proposal preparation, submission, budget development, account maintenance and oversight, billing/invoicing, reporting, compliance, and closeout.
This position works independently on a variety of grants/contracts that range from moderately to highly complex. These grants, contracts and awards may involve highly detailed budgets, multiple projects, cores and subawards, investigator-initiated projects, consortiums, DOD requirements, higher complexity foundation grants and pharmaceutical company sponsored clinical trials. While this role may assist with aspects of non-sponsored funds, the primary focus of this position is to ensure timely, effective, and efficient management of sponsored funding.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee and direct complex award management activities including monitoring and managing accounts, audits, evaluations and reporting.
- Partner with and act as final point of contact with faculty and/or budgetary staff and the Office of Research Administration toward the planning and development of application submissions to various federal agencies, private agencies/foundations and commercial companies.
- Understand and ensure compliance with institutional policies for the pre-award process and sponsor guidelines.
- Review sponsored project proposals for assigned faculty prior to forwarding to the Grants & Contracts Manager and/or ORA for signature. Ensure accuracy and adherence to relevant guidelines.
- Responsible for timely budget preparation for principal investigator review.
- Serve as liaison between research units, central offices and funding agencies.
- Review budgets and related justification for appropriateness and completeness of content.
- Provide groundwork for subcontract negotiations.
- Ensure compliance related to grant and contract management, including sponsoring organization guidelines, internal protocols, accurate protocol information within grant documents, conflicts of interest, etc.
- Maintain ongoing updates and communications related to current awards, including regular auditing and reporting to principal investigators on financial status, and departmental leadership as needed.
- Manage related post-award processes, including award setup, review, account setup verification, and ensure that staff are set up appropriately.
- Ensure that post-award responsibilities are completed, including budget distribution, account reconciliation, e-form setup, effort reporting, cost transfers, invoice payments and finalization of paperwork related to subcontract setup.
- Provide information and assistance to complete closeouts as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Four years of related experience in sponsored research and/or financial positions.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education permitted by the JHU equivalency formula beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in an academic or medical setting.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of external federal guidelines/procedures for grants and contracts, including NIH, NSF, DOD and NASA.
CLASSIFIED TITLE: Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD
Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
LOCATION
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name: Center Administration
Personnel area: School of Government & Policy
TOTAL REWARDS
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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Who's Hiring
- TikTok115
- Infojini80
- Collabera70
- Artech60
- Capgemini48
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software949
- Consulting & Professional Services217
- Staffing & Recruiting86
- Science & Research39
- Healthcare & Medical Services36
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in contract analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related field
- Experience reviewing, drafting, or administering commercial or government contracts
- Proficiency with contract lifecycle management software such as Ironclad, Ariba, or Coupa
- Familiarity with FAR and DFARS regulations for government contracting roles
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify risk in legal language
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or similar certification preferred for senior roles
Tips for Your Contract Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to contract types
Contract analysts work with very different agreement types, government FAR-based contracts, commercial master service agreements, or healthcare vendor agreements. Call out the specific contract types you've reviewed or drafted so hiring managers can match your background to their environment instantly.
Highlight contract lifecycle experience clearly
Employers want to know exactly where in the lifecycle you've worked: drafting, negotiating, executing, or administering. Don't just list 'contract management' as a skill, break it into the phases you own so recruiters understand your actual scope of responsibility.
Filter openings by your industry vertical
Contract analyst roles vary enormously between defense, healthcare, and SaaS. A government contracting role will test FAR clause knowledge while a tech role may focus on SaaS subscription terms. Search by industry first, then seniority, so every application is actually relevant to your background.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists contract analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a redline exercise in interviews
Many contract analyst interviews include a live or take-home redline test where you review a sample agreement and identify risky clauses. Practice marking up limitation-of-liability, indemnification, and termination provisions so you can articulate your reasoning clearly under time pressure.
Negotiate by anchoring to contract volume
When discussing your value in an offer negotiation, anchor to the dollar volume or number of contracts you've managed rather than just years of experience. Hiring managers respond more concretely to 'managed a portfolio of 120 vendor agreements' than to a tenure figure.
Contract Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most contract analysts?
The companies hiring the most contract analysts right now include TikTok, Infojini, and Collabera, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Defense contractors, hospital systems, and large technology firms consistently make up a significant portion of active postings.
How many contract analyst jobs are remote?
About 29% of contract analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more flexible professional roles in legal and procurement operations. Contract review, redlining, and compliance monitoring tend to be the sub-functions with the highest share of fully remote postings, while roles involving in-person vendor negotiations are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a contract analyst?
Start with a bachelor's degree in business, law, finance, or a related field, then build hands-on experience by supporting contracts or procurement in an entry-level role such as contracts coordinator or procurement assistant. Develop proficiency in contract lifecycle management tools, learn the basics of commercial contract law, and pursue a certification like the CFCM to signal credibility to employers. Government contracting roles additionally require familiarity with FAR regulations.
Can you get a contract analyst job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level contract analyst roles do exist, particularly at larger organizations that hire contracts coordinators or junior analysts to support experienced staff. The most effective way in is to demonstrate any exposure to legal documents, procurement processes, or compliance work, even from internships or adjacent roles. Building familiarity with a contract management platform and earning a foundational certification strengthens an entry-level application considerably.
What does the contract analyst interview process look like?
Most contract analyst interviews include an initial screening call focused on your background with specific contract types, followed by one or two technical rounds where you may be asked to redline a sample agreement or answer scenario-based questions about clause interpretation. Some employers include a hiring manager interview that assesses business judgment and stakeholder communication skills. Government contracting roles often add questions about FAR compliance and competitive bidding procedures.
Where can I find and apply to contract analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to contract analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your background in terms of industry, contract type, and seniority, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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