We have an exciting opportunity for a Grants Manager to join our Grants and Contracts team, a unit of the Office of Research and Project Administration. We handle the pre-award administration of research grants and contracts funded by federal, state, and private agencies.

We are looking for a proactive professional that is responsible for providing customer-focused support to investigators. You will serve as the principal administrative resource and contact between investigators, external agencies and MSK.

• Act as a pre-award information consultant for researchers.
• Provide analysis of sponsor guidelines.
• Develop and review budgets for all grant applications, review agency application forms and administrative documents, and timely submission of proposals to sponsor agencies.
• Ensure institutional compliance with federal, state, agency, and other applicable governing regulations, policies, and procedures concerning sponsored and non-sponsored research.

• Self-motivated, willing to take action, individual, with demonstrated ability to establish relationships, prioritize and multi-task on parallel projects
• Customer-focused and interested in teamwork
• Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with institutional goals
• A strong communicator that can easily interact with a diverse group of individuals
• Able to operate effectively in an environment notable for sophisticated information, even when things are not clear or the way forward is not obvious.
• Someone confident and able to effectively engage stakeholders in challenging or deadline-oriented situations

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a related field, ideally in an administration environment performing duties similar.
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• Certified Research Administrator license preferred.
• Ability to develop and complete projects with minimal direction.
• Experience reading and interpreting funding opportunity announcements.
• Proven knowledge of the pre-award grant submission process is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of NIH application, policy regulations, and web-based submission software (eg Cayuse) preferred.

Competitive compensation packages | Sick Time |Generous Vacation+ 12 holidays to recharge & refuel| Internal Career Mobility & Performance Consulting | Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA & Dependent Care|403b Retirement Savings Plan Match|Tuition Reimbursement |Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance |Commuter Spending Account |Fitness Discounts &Wellness Program | Resource Networks| Life Insurance & Disability |

We believe in communication, openness, and thinking beyond your 8-hour day @ MSK. Its important to us that you have a sense of impact, community, and work/life balance to be and feel your best.

You review the posting, agree it sounds like a great fit & apply ->Talent Acquisition contacts you to schedule a phone interview (if your profile aligns) -> after speaking with the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will connect with the Hiring Manager by phone or video -> if your experience is a fit, you will move forward to a video call or on-site visit with the team -> post-interview feedback->ideally an offer! ->reference check & onboarding-> orientation & official welcome to MSK. #LI-POST