About Careertakes

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Role overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Open Rank Research Services professional to provide post-award research administration and grants management support. This is an onsite, full-time post-award role based in Centennial, CO. The role partners closely with departmental leadership and faculty to manage sponsored projects, ensure compliance, and deliver accurate financial forecasting and reconciliations.

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What you’ll do

• Manage post-award activities for sponsored projects, including grant account activation and grant close-outs.
• Administer contracts and subawards; coordinate sponsor communications and compliance requirements.
• Reconcile grant, AEF and gift accounts monthly; review transactions for appropriateness and accuracy.
• Prepare monthly financial projections and variance analyses for Principal Investigators and finance leadership.
• Monitor award budgets, process cost transfers, and support award reporting and closeout activities.
• Use grants-management systems and financial software (e.g., PeopleSoft Finance, InfoEd) to maintain accurate records.
• Support federal award management (NIH, NSF, DoD), applying Uniform Guidance and sponsor-specific policies.
• Provide outstanding customer service and guidance to faculty and departmental stakeholders on post-award issues.

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Required qualifications

Minimum education and experience differ by rank:

Entry level

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, public administration, or closely related field (or equivalent combination of education and related experience).

Intermediate

• Bachelor’s degree (as above).
• 1+ years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, grants management, finance, or closely related area.

Senior

• Bachelor’s degree (as above).
• 2+ years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, grants management, finance, or closely related area.

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Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, accounting, public administration, or related field.
• Demonstrated post-award grants management experience, including reconciliations, forecasting, and closeout.
• Experience managing federal sponsored awards and knowledge of Uniform Guidance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, complex financial models).
• Experience with PeopleSoft Finance, InfoEd, NIH eRA Commons, xTrain, or financial reporting systems.
• Experience in academic, medical, or research institutions and compliance-driven environments.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible research administration or grants management experience (preferred for senior hire).

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Knowledge, skills & abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and customer-service orientation.
• Ability to analyze, forecast, and present complex sponsored-project finances.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to work independently.
• Advanced Excel proficiency for financial analysis and reporting.

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Compensation & benefits

• Anticipated pay ranges (based on rank):
  • Entry: $50,160 - $63,804 per year
  • Intermediate: $54,586 - $69,433 per year
  • Senior: $59,012 - $75,063 per year
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and tuition benefits where applicable.
• Commuter benefits (ECO Pass / RTD discounted options may be available).

(These ranges are provided by the employer and comply with applicable pay-transparency requirements for the job location.)

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Location & schedule

• Work location: Onsite in Centennial, CO.
• Employment type: Full-time.

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Conditions of employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Confidential Client is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
• Successful candidates will be subject to background checks consistent with applicable law and organizational policy.
• Vaccination or medical surveillance requirements may apply depending on site access or research area.

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Screening & timeline

• Screening of applications begins: August 26, 2026. Candidates who meet posted qualifications and submit complete materials before that date will receive priority consideration.

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Why join Confidential Client

• Join a research-focused department supporting federally and privately funded projects.
• Be a trusted financial partner to investigators and leadership; influence research outcomes through strong post-award stewardship.
• Access a robust benefits package and programs supporting professional development and work-life balance.

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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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