Sponsored Research Specialist/Financial Analyst I

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proposal Oversight and Submission- Supports team, faculty and staff in the development and preparation of research grant proposals, contracts, subcontracts, and agreements; to include interpretation of funding guidelines and sponsor requirements, budget preparation, compilation of application components, process documentation, and submission to sponsor.

• Budget Development- Analyzes and evaluates contract and grant budgets for correct calculation of expenditure categories, such as salaries, percent effort, fringe benefits, materials and supplies, travel, equipment, and indirect costs. Considers sponsor requirements for budgeting related to allowed costs, salary cap, cost share, and indirect rate. Partner with divisions to ensure feasibility and that budgets capture all related research expenses as deemed appropriate by Sponsor.

• Compliance- Review proposals for compliance with sponsor and institutional policies, adherence to SOPs, accuracy, and conformity with program guidelines. Ensure proposals are entered into ePAS accurately. Analyzes and evaluates awarded proposals, contracts and subcontracts for compliance with funding agency, federal, state, and Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) requirements. Grant Award Management

• Portfolio Management- Effectively manage a portfolio of divisions.

• Customer Service- Actively manage strong working relationships with divisions, faculty, and other key stakeholders. Respond to requests quickly and effectively. Identify and understand customer needs and expectations and meet them.

Centralized support for multiple divisions; review and submit 0-175 funding proposals per year.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• 0+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

 

Primary Location

Remote

 

Schedule

Full time

 

Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Department

Sponsored Programs

 

Employee Status

Regular

 

FTE

1

 

Weekly Hours

40

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability