GENERAL OVERVIEW:
The Grants and Contracts Officer provides budgetary and administrative support to Principal Investigators for all facets of pre-award management by facilitating the preparation and submission of grant and contract proposals.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist Principal Investigators and staff in assessing funding opportunities and submitting applications/proposals for funds to governmental (Federal, State, Local) and non-profit entities (foundations, educational institutions, research organizations). Manage electronic grant submissions via grants.gov, NSF Fastlane, and individual foundations' web-based applications. Responsible for budget preparation and financial planning for research and sponsored proposals. (30%)
- Assist in the preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of extramural awards from government, industry, etc., drafting subagreements, consulting arrangements, and any necessary legal documents (CDA, MTA, Data Use, etc.) that might be required in connection with such awards and collaborations. (30%)
- Act as a liaison and facilitates communications between Allegheny Singer Research Institute management, accounting, investigators, and/or external organizations in regard to sponsored research agreements/programs. (15%)
- Assist in the annual budget process providing data on funded programs. (15%)
- Provide ad hoc reports to management and department administration as requested. (10%)
- Perform other duties as required or requested by manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize projects based on submission date. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Demonstrated skill in resolving complex grant issues which involve interpretation and application of established policies and procedures. Ability to work independently with minimal direction, and follow through on assignments in a timely manner under conditions of fluctuating workloads, competing requirements, and changing deadlines and assignments. Ability to make sound judgments and decisions. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and provide information or clearly explain complex policies and procedures.
- 2 years experience
- Must be familiar with the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Public Health Service Policies and OMB Circulars A-122 and A-133. Experience required with electronic grant submissions via grants.gov and NSF Fastlane.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Preferred
- Master's degree
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA)
- Experience in implementing, modifying, and/or adapting existing and new systems (databases) and processes
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum:
$23.73Pay Range Maximum:
$37.14Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, or relevant experience and/or education in lieu of a bachelor's degree
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize submissions, manage fluctuating workloads, and work independently
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Ability to resolve complex grant issues through interpretation and application of policies and procedures
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including explaining complex policies and procedures
- At least 2 years of experience
- Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations, Public Health Service Policies, and OMB Circulars A-122 and A-133
- Experience with electronic grant submissions via Grants.gov and NSF FastLane
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Master's degree
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification
- Experience implementing, modifying, or adapting systems, databases, and processes
Highmark Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Highmark Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Highmark Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage are emphasized alongside 100% coverage for preventive exams, with onsite pharmacy access and fitness center availability at major campuses.
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Retirement Support — An employer‑sponsored 401(k) with a company match is highlighted, with AHN materials illustrating a 100% match on the first 4% plus an additional 1% employer contribution as an example within the enterprise.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs include stress‑management classes, health coaching, incentives for healthy activities, team‑member discounts, and volunteer incentives, with paid volunteer time also noted in the overall package.
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What We Do
Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh, PA based enterprise that employs more than 40,000 people who serve millions of Americans across the country, is the second largest integrated health care delivery and financing network in the nation based on revenue. Highmark Health is the parent company of Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, and HM Health Solutions. Highmark Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates provide health insurance to nearly 5 million members in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware as well as dental insurance, vision care and related health products through a national network of diversified businesses that include United Concordia Companies, HM Insurance Group, and Visionworks. Allegheny Health Network is the parent company of an integrated delivery network that includes eight hospitals, more than 2,800 affiliated physicians, ambulatory surgery centers, an employed physician organization, home and community-based health services, a research institute, a group purchasing organization, and health and wellness pavilions in western Pennsylvania. HM Health Solutions focuses on meeting the information technology platform and other business needs of the Highmark Health enterprise as well as unaffiliated health insurance plans by providing proven business processes, expert knowledge and integrated cloud-based platforms. A national blended health organization, Highmark Health and our leading businesses support millions of customers with products, services and solutions closely aligned to our mission of creating remarkable health experiences, freeing people to be their best. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, we're regionally focused in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia and New York, with customers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. We passionately serve individual consumers and fellow businesses alike. Our companies cover a diversified spectrum of essential health-related needs, including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative technology solutions. We’re also proud to carry forth an important legacy of compassionate care and philanthropy that began more than 170 years ago. This tradition of giving back, reinvesting and ensuring that our communities remain strong and healthy is deeply embedded in our culture, informing our decisions every day.
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