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The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Research Management Services (RMS) is seeking a Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst, Pre-Award. RMS supports the pre- and post-award administration for sponsored funding across multiple departments within the School of Medicine. RMS strives to provide the highest quality of customer service in sponsored research management to our customers including departments, faculty, key stakeholders and central teams including the Office of Research Administration (ORA), Sponsored Projects Shared Services (SPSS) and the School of Medicine Central Finance.
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 beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
- Successful completion of the Research Administration Training Program (13-15 months) is equivalent to two years of relevant experience for this position. If an employee does not successfully complete the program, no additional experience will be applied.
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.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPECTED LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY
- Analytical Skills - Intermediate
- Attention to Detail - Intermediate
- Grant Closeout Procedures - Intermediate
- Grant Proposal Preparation - Intermediate
- Grant Regulations - Intermediate
- Grants and Contracts Management - Intermediate
- Oral and Written Communications - Intermediate
- Record Keeping - Intermediate
- Regulatory Compliance - Intermediate
- Relationship Management - Intermediate
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
LOCATION
Baltimore, MD, United States
COMPENSATION
- Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually ($86,500 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
SCHEDULE
- Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm
EMPLOYEE GROUP
- Full Time
FLSA STATUS
- Exempt
DEPARTMENT NAME
- SOM Admin Finance Research Services
PERSONNEL AREA
- School of Medicine
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.
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 Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Research Management Services (RMS) is seeking a Sr. Grants & Contracts Analyst, Pre-Award. RMS supports the pre- and post-award administration for sponsored funding across multiple departments within the School of Medicine. RMS strives to provide the highest quality of customer service in sponsored research management to our customers including departments, faculty, key stakeholders and central teams including the Office of Research Administration (ORA), Sponsored Projects Shared Services (SPSS) and the School of Medicine Central Finance.
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 beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
- Successful completion of the Research Administration Training Program (13-15 months) is equivalent to two years of relevant experience for this position. If an employee does not successfully complete the program, no additional experience will be applied.
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.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPECTED LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY
- Analytical Skills - Intermediate
- Attention to Detail - Intermediate
- Grant Closeout Procedures - Intermediate
- Grant Proposal Preparation - Intermediate
- Grant Regulations - Intermediate
- Grants and Contracts Management - Intermediate
- Oral and Written Communications - Intermediate
- Record Keeping - Intermediate
- Regulatory Compliance - Intermediate
- Relationship Management - Intermediate
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
LOCATION
Baltimore, MD, United States
COMPENSATION
- Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually ($86,500 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
SCHEDULE
- Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm
EMPLOYEE GROUP
- Full Time
FLSA STATUS
- Exempt
DEPARTMENT NAME
- SOM Admin Finance Research Services
PERSONNEL AREA
- School of Medicine
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.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Contract Analyst
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the Contract Analyst position. A business, finance, supply chain, or legal degree typically satisfies specialty occupation standards. A general studies degree may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts and a credential evaluation before applying.
Target industries with consistent LCA filing history
Procurement-heavy sectors like defense contracting, healthcare systems, and enterprise tech file LCAs for Contract Analyst roles far more consistently than small firms. Filter your search by industry and employer size to avoid companies that sponsor rarely or only under pressure.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Contract Analyst openings by employers with documented H-1B filing history for this occupation. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may not sponsor your role specifically.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
Ask specifically about H-1B petition timing at offer stage
Contract Analyst roles are often cap-subject, meaning your start date depends on October 1 activation. Confirm whether your employer files in the April lottery window and whether they'll cover premium processing to reduce the uncertainty between selection and approval.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation evidence
The O*NET occupation profile for Contract Analyst lists the education and knowledge requirements USCIS adjudicators reference. Print the profile and match your degree and job duties to its listed knowledge areas before your employer drafts the H-1B support letter.
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Find Contract Analyst JobsContract Analyst H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Contract Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can document that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, finance, supply chain management, or law. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field can face RFEs. The stronger the connection between your degree field and the contract analysis work, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument.
Which employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Contract Analyst positions?
Defense contractors, hospital systems, large technology companies, and federal consulting firms file LCAs for Contract Analyst roles most consistently. These employers maintain dedicated procurement and legal operations teams where the role is clearly defined and degree requirements are enforced. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this title on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my H-1B status if my contract analyst role shifts to a different contract or client?
If your employer changes your job duties materially, your location, or your wage level, they may need to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS. For consulting or staffing firms where you work at client sites, each placement should be evaluated against the original LCA. An amended petition is required when the change is significant enough to constitute a new position.
Can a staffing agency or contract employer sponsor my H-1B as a Contract Analyst?
Yes, but USCIS scrutinizes third-party placement arrangements carefully. The sponsoring employer must be the legal employer of record, control your work, and establish that the specialty occupation requirement applies at the worksite. Staffing firms that place Contract Analysts at end-client sites have successfully filed H-1B petitions, but the petition must include a detailed itinerary and client agreements if requested.
How does the DOL prevailing wage apply to Contract Analyst H-1B petitions?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer submits an LCA to the DOL certifying your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for Contract Analysts in your work location. Wage levels range from Level I through Level IV based on experience and complexity. You can look up the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offer aligns with the certified level before the petition is filed.
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