Senior Grants Administrator

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services)
$85,800.00 - $115,720.80 / yr
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Sep 14, 2026
Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Manages pre-award research grant and contract administration activities for an assigned portfolio supporting researchers and departments across Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), and McLean Hospital. Provides guidance on the research proposal development and submission process, assists with budget preparation, interprets sponsor requirements, and ensures proposals comply with sponsor and institutional policies. Serves as a key resource to investigators and departmental staff throughout the proposal lifecycle and may support the institution's most complex funding applications. Expected to achieve Institutional Signing Authority. Essential Functions -Coordinates and prepares research grant and contract proposals for submission to federal, foundation, industry, and other sponsors. -Develops and reviews proposal budgets, budget justifications, and supporting documentation in collaboration with investigators and departmental staff. -Interprets sponsor guidelines, funding opportunity announcements, and institutional policies to ensure compliant proposal submissions. -Reviews proposals for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to sponsor and organizational requirements prior to submission. -Advises investigators and research teams on proposal preparation, submission timelines, and sponsor expectations. -Serves as a subject matter expert on pre-award grants administration processes, policies, and systems. -Facilitates electronic proposal submissions through sponsor and institutional systems. -Provides guidance and training to faculty, research staff, and new team members on pre-award research administration practices. -Supports highly complex, high-value, and multi-investigator proposals. -Achieves and exercises Institutional Signing Authority in accordance with organizational requirements. Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree required; experience can be considered in lieu of a degree Experience At least 3-5 years of research administration experience required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficient in spreadsheet, database, accounting and other computer applications. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills. Good organization and coordination skills. Ability to work with large financial data sets with accuracy. Good working knowledge of research agency, sponsor and organization funding guidelines and policies. Good negotiation skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to make good judgements and resolve problems. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Working Conditions This is a remote role that can be done from most US states This is a full-time position with a Monday through Friday schedule during standard Eastern Time business hours Remote workdays require a stable, secure, quiet, and HIPAA-compliant workspace. This will be confirmed via Microsoft Teams video for all employees Remote Type Remote Work Location 399 Revolution Drive Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $85,800 - $115,720.80/Annual Grade 7 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. EEO Statement: 0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.