Research Grant Analyst Pre Award

Research Grant Analyst Pre Award

HMH HOSPITALS CORPORATION Hackensack, New Jersey

• Requisition #
• Shift: Day
• Status:
  Full Time with Benefits

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better — advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

• Establish standards and deadlines for grant proposals or applications, and review proposals or applications for completeness and compliance with grant terms.
• Analyze and evaluate contract and grant budgets for correct calculation of expenditure categories including salaries, percent of effort, salary adjustment increases, fringe benefits, indirect costs, materials, and equipment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and negotiator between Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH), funding agencies, and contract partners. Research and draft detailed responses to RFPs and RFQs, and review and approve contracts and agreements to ensure alignment with institutional standards and funding requirements.
• Analyze and evaluate awarded proposals, contracts, and subcontracts for compliance with funding agency, federal, state, and university requirements; prepare required acceptance documentation and obtain institutional signatures.
• Assist recipients or applicants with proposals, applications, or program budgeting and reporting.
• Build grant proposals and corresponding award record in grant software and maintain a shared drive with all relevant application materials. Route awarded grants for financial conflict of interest and compliance review.
• Manage receipt and documentation of awards and contracts, ensuring timely processing and compliance. Maintain accurate records for proposals and funding, supporting data integrity and audit readiness. Prepare regular and ad hoc reports, studies, and analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Review and track progress of assigned grants and clinical trials, providing timely status updates to Research Administration, Principal Investigators, and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide a list of all proposed grant applications and current grants to research and finance administration.
• Assist post-award with outstanding billing/payment discrepancies with the sponsors.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or a related area and 3 years of experience in grants & contracts or in a related area; or equivalent 5 years of experience in grants & contracts or a related area with a High School diploma, GED, or other vocational credentials.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

• Research Administration experience.

Starting at $82,513.60 annually. HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market‑competitive total rewards package.

The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different based on labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and departmental budgets. Some positions may also be eligible for performance‑based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. In addition to full‑time benefits, HMH offers a comprehensive package including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Please apply to the position at the posted application link.