Research Grants & Contracts Specialist I (Pre-Award)

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
65K-94K Annually
Junior
Consulting
The Role
Reviews, drafts, submits, and tracks grant proposals, subawards, and research support contracts for university and academic medical center clients. Applies federal, state, local, and private funding regulations, including Uniform Guidance and FAR terms. Coordinates negotiations, follows up on submissions, and ensures timely processing while managing multiple clients and initiatives remotely.
Summary Generated by Built In

Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We collaborate with education organizations to develop strategies and implement solutions that enable the transformative change our clients need to own their future. Together, we empower clients to drive innovation, create sustainable funding streams and deliver better student outcomes.
Today, leaders of higher education institutions and academic medical centers are spending too much time reacting to market forces, rather than focusing on the essential priorities that help students, faculty and staff thrive. The most productive path forward requires an intentional approach and innovative thinking, whereby stakeholders across the entire institution rally around a shared vision and embrace the hard work of effecting change.
You’ll help our clients to achieve organizational effectiveness, improve student outcomes, implement new technologies and align resources and investments to ensure long-term sustainability.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

As a member of Huron’s Research Office team, you will apply your knowledge of federal and private grants administration to provide research support for universities and academic medical centers across the country.
You will use your time management skills to work on multiple clients concurrently and apply your expertise and work ethic to review and finalize grant proposals, subawards, and other research support documents. You will apply guidelines and client specific requirements to coordinate and progress research documents. Bring your expertise and be part of the Huron Higher Education team with opportunities to collaborate, learn and grow while impacting some of the most prestigious higher education institutions. This is a dynamic environment where new challenges present themselves daily and no two days are the same.
This is a full time Remote position.

Job Description

Essential Duties:

  • Reviewing, drafting, and submitting grant proposals and supporting contracts.

  • Conducting comprehensive analyses and application of federal, state, local, and private, guidelines including but not limited to federal Uniform Guidance and/or FAR terms and conditions and/or state funding rules and regulations and/or , and privately funded award requirements.

  • Submitting funding applications based on client specifications and funding-specific requirements.

  • Tracking submission negotiations and follow-up as needed to ensure the timely processing of all grants and contracts.

  • Reviewing and negotiating template agreements based on client specifications or previously completed contracts.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are critical, ability to learn quickly and high-level attention to detail.

Required Qualifications:

  • U.S. work authorization required.

  • Huron requires a bachelor’s degree to this position or equivalent work experience.

  • A minimum of 1 year of experience or equivalent education in research administration and agreement negotiation.

  • Effective time management skills to meet deadlines.

  • Ability to multi-task, supporting multiple internal initiatives at one time

The estimated base salary for this job is $65,000 - $85,000. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $71,500 - $93,5000.  The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs.

Position LevelAnalyst

CountryUnited States of America

Skills Required

  • U.S. work authorization
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • At least 1 year of experience or equivalent education in research administration and agreement negotiation
  • Effective time management skills to meet deadlines
  • Ability to multitask and support multiple internal initiatives simultaneously

Huron Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huron and has not been reviewed or approved by Huron.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a company 401(k) match positioned as a core element of total rewards, signaling strong long‑term savings support. Company materials and filings describe a competitive match structure with broad availability.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An employee stock purchase plan provides company‑matched RSUs on purchased shares and is broadly accessible across the workforce, indicating meaningful equity participation. Company filings outline the plan’s match design and wide eligibility.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Policies emphasize flexible/unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave with caregiving resources, reflecting expansive time‑off options. Careers and benefits pages present flexibility and time away as core components of the package.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
3,753 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. By embracing diverse perspectives, encouraging new ideas and challenging the status quo, we create sustainable results for the organizations we serve.

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