Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist

UMBC•Baltimore, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the Provost is seeking a Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist to provide comprehensive pre- and post-award administrative and financial support. This role serves as a key member of the Shared Services Center, managing research-related accounts and ensuring the success of the university's research mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Three years of progressive experience in grant administration, budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting.
Proficiency in financial analysis, reconciliation, and managing complex analytical responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred to support the technical demands of the role.
Direct experience with Kuali and ticketing systems.
Prior experience in higher education, administration, particularly within a shared services center or central office environment.
Proven ability to lead fiscal meetings and provide high-level forecasting and projections for departmental leadership and faculty.

Responsibilities

Partner with Faculty to develop budgets and navigate the grant submission and routing process.
Perform complex account reconciliations, manage sub-awards, and process budget revisions.
Conduct recurring financial analysis and forecasting to provide faculty and leadership with strategic fiscal insights.
Act as a primary point of contact between faculty, central administrative offices, and external collaborators.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles
Tuition remission
22 Days of Annual Leave
15 Days of Sick Leave
15 Holidays
3 Personal Days
8 credit hours per semester (Tuition remission)
Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
Professional development opportunities
Wellness opportunities