Grant & Contract Officer

Northeastern University College of Engineering

. Advise and assist researchers and administrative staff with proposal submissions, federal regulations, agency requirements, internal policies, procedures, and budget development .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $67,855 - $95,845 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in research administration, including proposal submissions, compliance with federal regulations, and post-award administration. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for managing multiple priorities and liaising with funding agencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Research Administration ExperienceFederal Grant Regulations KnowledgeProposal Review and ComplianceGrants.Gov FamiliarityExcellent Written and Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Proposal SubmissionBudget DevelopmentAward NegotiationRegulatory Compliance MonitoringPost-Award AdministrationAward Terms AnalysisProgress Report AdministrationScope-of-Work ChangesKey Personnel ChangesInstitutional Review

Soft Skills

Solid JudgmentDiscretionEffective SolutionsProfessional ServiceTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Grants.GovNSF Research.govNIH eRA CommonsASSIST

Industry Keywords

Federal RegulationsAgency RequirementsInternal PoliciesNon-Profit SettingHigher Education Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise and assist researchers and administrative staff with proposal submissions, federal regulations, agency requirements, internal policies, procedures, and budget development
Review proposals to federal, state, local government, and private foundation sponsors for compliance and accuracy before submission
Conduct institutional review of notices of award and analyze award terms and conditions
Negotiate awards with the Associate Director on behalf of the University
Monitor regulatory compliance from award acceptance through closeout
Collaborate with University legal counsel, Office of Institutional Compliance, and other University offices
Provide non-financial post-award administration
Serve as a source of information on sponsor and University policies and regulations
Review and process sponsored awards and ensure timely entry in University systems
Interpret federal and non-federal rules, export control clauses, and intellectual property rights as they relate to sponsored awards
Administer awards, including progress reports, advance account requests, no-cost extensions, scope-of-work changes, key personnel changes, and annual/final progress reports
Liaise with funding agencies and coordinate between NU-RES units and faculty/department administrators
Develop research administration expertise and provide point-of-contact support to the University research community
Participate in professional development, training, workshops, resource development, and special projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in research administration in an academic or non-profit setting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
Solid judgment and capacity to exercise discretion to resolve ambiguity and promote effective solutions
Strong commitment to providing professional, timely, efficient, and courteous service
Knowledge of government grant regulations and agency policies
Familiarity with customary policies and procedures of an institute of higher education
Experience with Grants.Gov, NSF Research.gov, NIH eRA Commons / ASSIST is a plus
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Wellness & life benefits
Retirement benefits
Commuting & transportation benefits
Remote work support for team members, subject to operational needs and University policies
Professional development activities, training, workshops, and resource development