**Overview** Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. The American Heart Association has a phenomenal opportunity for a **Sr. Operations Manager, Funded Programs** with our Office of Funded Programs Team. The location for this position is **remote** . Reporting to the VP, Funded Programs, the **Sr. Operations Manager, Funded Programs** will provide targeted operational expertise to Principal Investigators (PIs) and implementation teams throughout the grant lifecycle, offer high-level guidance to other operations managers, and collaborate on grant compliance activities such as compensation compliance and coordination for projects funded by both government and private sources. While the primary focus will be on government grants, this role may also involve non-government grants and will impact compliance across the organization. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally. \#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity, equity & inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs. **Responsibilities** + **Expense Review:** Partner with project leads to ensure expenses and invoices are accurately completed, reviewed, approved, and submitted promptly. + **Prior Approval Requests & Compliance:** Determine prior approval requirements or waivers specific to a particular award and monitor for activity that may require prior approval from grantor, develop and coordinate, accordingly. + **Budget Planning:** Develop, monitor, and adjust budgets to align with project resource needs, funding requirements, and federal cost principles. This includes preparing budget revisions and drafting justifications. + **Compensation Compliance:** Ensure that salaries and wages charged are fair and accurately reflect the work performed under the grant. + **Subrecipient Management:** Coordinate the completion of required forms for contractors and subrecipients, work with teams and systems (e.g., Optimus) for approval processes, and prepare necessary documents for subrecipient monitoring. + **Communication and Reporting:** Manage grantor communications, coordinate internal approvals for grantor requests, and collaborate with program teams to track milestones and deliverables. + **Team Training:** Provide training on relevant processes, policies, budgets, compliance standards, and institutional procedures to the implementation team. + **Cost Transfers:** Ensure that all cost transfers and expense reallocations are properly documented and comply with grant regulations. + **Other Duties:** Perform other duties and projects as assigned. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. + At least five (5) years of relevant experience. + **Financial Systems:** Understanding of financial systems, journal entries, and expense management, including budget development. + **Project Management:** Experience in project management in compliance with federal and state regulations. + **Federal Regulations:** Understanding of OMB Uniform Guidance and NIH policies. + **Funding Mechanisms:** Familiarity with federal grantors such as HRSA, CDCOMH, AmeriCorps, and NIH + **Sponsoring Agency Requirements** : Experience with requirements related to Human Subjects Research (HSR) and Institutional Review Board (IRB. **Compensation & Benefits** The expected pay range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details. + **Compensation** – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed. + **Performance and Recognition** – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; elgibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position. + **Benefits** – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation. + **Professional Development –** You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule. + **Work-Life Harmonization –** The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year. + **Tuition Assistance** - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization. The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are. **At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.** **This position not a match with your skills?** Click here to see other opportunities. In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities \#LI-Remote **Join our Talent Community!** Join our Talent Community to receive updates on new opportunities and future events. **Posted Date** _5 hours ago_ _(1/31/2025 11:51 AM)_ **_Requisition ID_** _2024-15019_ **_Job Category_** _Meetings & Memberships_ **_Position Type_** _Full Time_