Grants Management Officer

3 weeks ago


Brookline, United States Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Full time

**Job ID**:
39495

**Location**:
10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445

**Category**:
Research Administration

**Employment Type**:
Full time

**Work Location**:
**Remote**: 100% off site

Overview

The Grants Management Officer II is responsible for providing expertise in the area of pre-award and post-award non-financial grants management. The role will work 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 will review and interpret federal and state regulations and institute policies as it relates to grants management.

The Grants Management Officer II 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.

**Responsibilities**:
Pre-award

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.
Independently review and submit accurate and compliant JIT documents. Manage follow-up communications with the sponsor.

Post-Award (Non-Financial)

Review terms and conditions of awards for acceptability and compliance with institute’s policies and guidelines; negotiates terms with sponsors as needed. Alert supervisor when negotiations are significantly delayed or stalled.
Prepare and negotiate subcontract agreements with mínimal guidance for 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 timely and 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.

**Qualifications**:
High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years of relevant experience; OR
Associate’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience; OR
Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience.

**Other Skillsets**:
Competent working knowledge of NIH, DOD, NSF in an academic medical center or equivalent setting preferred.
Competent working knowledge of 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**:
**Customer Service**: Provides excellent written and verbal communication. Demonstrated proficiency with listening, inquiry, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
**Teamwork and Collaboration**: Proficient in cultivating relationships with department research staff and central departments.
**Institute operations and processes**: Proficient at directing department research administrators to appropriate departmental and institutional resources, including inquiries with sponsors when published instructions require clarification.
**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,


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