About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Open Rank Research Services Professional (Post Award / Research Administration). This on-site role in Aurora, CO supports post-award grants administration, contract/subcontract oversight, financial reconciliation and forecasting, regulatory compliance, and closeout for sponsored research projects. You will partner closely with departmental leadership and faculty to ensure sponsored projects are managed accurately, compliantly, and efficiently.

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What You’ll Do

• Activate and manage grant accounts and start‑up accounts
• Administer contracts and subcontracts and maintain sponsor communications
• Reconcile grant, AEF, and gift accounts monthly and review transactions for appropriateness
• Provide monthly financial projections and forecasting to PIs and department leadership
• Process grant account close‑outs and ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional policies
• Oversee human subject and research animal compliance related to sponsored awards
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to faculty and leadership on post‑award matters

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Work Location

• Onsite in Aurora, CO — this position is expected to work on site.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Entry level:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, public administration, or a closely related field.
• Intermediate level:
  • Bachelor’s degree (above) plus 1+ years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, grants management, finance, or closely related area.
• Senior level:
  • Bachelor’s degree (above) plus 2+ years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, grants management, finance, or closely related area.
• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, accounting, public administration, or related field
• Demonstrated post-award grants management experience: reconciliations, projections, forecasting, closeout
• Experience managing federal sponsored awards (NIH, NSF, DoD) and knowledge of Uniform Guidance
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, complex financial models)
• Experience in academic, medical, or research institutions
• Advanced experience in forecasting, variance analysis, cost transfers, and compliance monitoring
• Experience with PeopleSoft Finance, InfoEd, NIH eRA Commons/xTrain, or financial report management systems
• For senior professionals: 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in research administration or grants management

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Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. Confidential Client is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.
• Background checks will be required for final candidates.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; request via the client’s HR process.
• Certain roles or sites may require compliance with vaccination or medical surveillance policies.

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Compensation & Benefits

Anticipated hiring ranges (starting salaries by rank) — provided in the source posting and applicable for Aurora, CO:

• Entry: $50,160 - $63,804 per year
• Intermediate: $54,586 - $69,433 per year
• Senior: $59,012 - $75,063 per year

Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition benefits, transit passes, etc). Total compensation includes pay plus benefits.

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Screening & Timeline

• For full consideration, complete applications are preferred by August 26, 2026. Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial analysis skills
• Outstanding customer service and attention to detail
• Independent judgement, accuracy, and accountability in a compliance-driven environment
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and provide clear guidance to faculty and leaders

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Keywords & Ideal Experience

• Post-award specialist, grants management, research administration, grant reconciliation, forecasting, PeopleSoft, NIH eRA Commons, financial reporting.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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