Job Description
A client of Insight Global’s is looking for a Grants Manager A/B to support the Department of Medicine’s research portfolio, with a strong focus on pre-award activities. This person will manage a high volume of monthly proposal submissions across multiple divisions, partnering closely with Principal Investigators to develop budgets and ensure proposals are compliant with NIH and federal sponsor guidelines. On a daily basis, they will balance several deadlines, coordinate submission materials, and act as a key liaison between research teams and administrative functions.
In addition to pre-award work, this person will support post-award activities such as setting up grant accounts, monitoring expenditures, tracking financial performance, and assisting with effort reporting and salary allocation. They will regularly meet with PIs to review grant portfolios, provide financial updates, and ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance. This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a fast-paced, deadline-driven workload.
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Required Skills & Experience
3–5+ years (GM A) of grants management experience (pre-award + some post-award)
Strong experience with NIH and federal grants
Heavy pre-award experience – proposal submission + budget development
Working knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance
Experience managing multiple proposals at once in a deadline-driven environment
Proficiency in Excel (budgeting, tracking, projections)
Experience partnering with Principal Investigators (PIs) or faculty stakeholders
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Strong communication skills – able to explain financials to non-finance stakeholders
Experience with effort reporting, salary allocation, or grant compliance processes
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience in an academic medical center or university setting
Experience with clinical research grants or complex program grants
Exposure to multi-subcontract awards
Familiarity with Penn systems or sponsored research policies
Experience using Business Objects or similar reporting tools
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.