Grants and Contracts Specialist - Pittsburgh, PA

Company: Msccn
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description On behalf of VetJobs/MilitarySpouseJobs, thank you for your interest. We are assisting our partnering company, listed below, with this position. It is open to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow for next steps. The University of Pittsburgh's School of Public Health, Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology has a long and distinguished history as a leader in graduate education, transformative research, implementation science, and education in infectious diseases. A central component of our mission involves training the next generation of scientists and public health professionals to lead in the effort to reduce the impact of infectious diseases worldwide. Job Summary Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants, contracts, and budgets. Maintains award-related schedules, prepares complex government applications and reports, and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves complex issues, and reviews routine financial documents. Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements and assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets. Essential Functions This position requires the appropriate application of a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in the field of research accounting, post and pre-award administration. Instructs and guides faculty and their support staff with applications and proposal budgets for sponsored research. Contributes to the development of departmental policies and determines actual procedures regarding grant submissions. Collaborates with faculty and administrators in other university departments and at other institutions in the preparation of grant applications. Accounting and Level Report reconciliation; formulate, monitor, and control budgets; analyze budgets and provide reports to project directors. Provides financial and administrative support to the Chairman. Assists lab and administrative staff on special projects as determined by faculty. Physical Effort Light physical effort required. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran. Assignment Category Full-time regular Job Classification Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist III (Pre & Post-Award) Job Family Research Job Sub-Family Grants & Contracts Campus Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required 2 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department. Hiring Range $60,000 - $75,000 annual Relocation Offered No Visa Sponsorship Provided No Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter Optional Documents Not Applicable

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