Grants Management Lead

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

The Grants Management Lead is part of the Workday Georgetown Management System, GMS, enterprise resource planning system team. They are a principle team member responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining the full cycle of the institution’s grants management process, from proposal development, submission, to award acceptance and post award accounting and reporting within GMS. Serving as the primary bridge between the University Information Systems office and the department of Sponsored Projects Financial Operations, SPFO, and the Joint Office of Research Operations, JORA, the Grants Management Lead has additional duties that include but are not limited to:

• Document requirements and define business processes, policies, and procedures that are aligned with the University’s research and HR/Finance business strategies. 

• Manage the project tactically, driving the success by applying proven communication, analytical, and problem solving skills in order to produce timely, efficient, and high quality deliverables.

• Analyze and coordinate the successful implementation of a new grants management features and functionality, reviewing, analyzing, configuring, and evaluating the grants system and user needs. 

Work Interactions

The Grants Management Lead reports directly to the Director of Financial Systems and Processes. The position works in close coordination with: The Director of University Financial Services and other functional leads of the implementation project, and provide leadership and direction to the Sponsored Accounting Office, the pre-award offices, and the academic offices to successfully transition the University’s grants function to a new system. 

Requirements and Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in financial system support activities, data warehouse support activities, or business

• Experience with Workday

• Experience working in Higher Education industry is strongly desired

• Prior experience with the grants system is a plus

• Demonstrated knowledge of financial applications and modern data analysis and reporting tools

• Ability to analyze and document business processes in a technical format

• Understanding of project management software with knowledge of OMB circulars and general knowledge of the pre and post award processes and cost principles

• Demonstrated project management skills, strong business acumen, process and data analysis and solutions oriented

• Prior experience as a project lead implementing a new finance system strongly preferred

• Experience with Cognos BI tools highly desired

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Telework. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.