The Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is a world-renowned center for excellence in transplantation research and clinical care.

We are seeking a Grants and Contracts Specialist III. The applicant should be a highly motivated, highly organized person who can work both independently and as part of a team.

Prepares and submits moderately complex grant, contract, and budget proposals. Drafts and negotiates contractual arrangements, procurement proposals, subcontracts, and budgets. Conducts complex cost analyses and oversees invoice processing; analyzes financial documentation and reviews routine reports. Monitors grants, budgets, and contractual arrangements and prepares moderately complex pre-award applications and reports. Provides policy and procedural interpretation and resolves complex issues.

Prepares and submits moderately complex grant, contract, and budget proposals. Drafts and negotiates contractual arrangements, procurement proposals, subcontracts, and budgets. Conducts complex cost analyses and oversees invoice processing; analyzes financial documentation and reviews routine reports. Monitors grants, budgets, and contractual arrangements and prepares moderately complex pre-award applications and reports. Provides policy and procedural interpretation and resolves complex issues.

All pre award proposal creation including budgets, budget justifications, administrative aspects of proposals to all types of funding agencies is required. Other support review and assistance. Knowledge of PERIS is preferred. An in-depth knowledge of NIH and DOD funding agencies is preferred. Ability to multitask and excellent organizational and time management skills are required. Must work well under pressure in order to meet grant deadlines.