Job Details

Senior Managing Post Award Officer Sponsored Programs

Position Number: 9878409
Location: Boston, United States
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Senior Managing Post Award Officer Sponsored Programs

Job Description
Senior Managing Post Award Officer Sponsored Programs

Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
Boston, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500580200928
Posted Date
10/5/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 50
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$95,000.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$115,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Reporting to the Associate Director, Sponsored Programs, Post Award, the Senior Managing Post Award Officer (SMPAO) is responsible for overseeing financial and reporting aspects of a portfolio. This position will have a high level of autonomy and be expected to work independently in the completion of all duties related to their portfolio. These include but not limited to the review and approval of cost transfers, financial reporting, and award closeout activities. The SMPAO is responsible for providing excellent customer service to faculty, administrators, peers, and sponsors in managing the financial aspects of sponsored projects; serves as back-up to the Associate Director, Sponsored Programs, Post Award where needed; reinforcing and ensuring both the University's compliance and sponsor requirements; and other projects as assigned. This position requires the ability to independently solve difficult problems using logic, methods, and effective solutions. The SMPAO maintains an advanced knowledge of federal and non-federal Sponsor requirements as well as University policies. Has the ability to communicate these policies and requirements to colleagues and customers. The SMPAO will have a high level of emotional intelligence, work effectively with colleagues and peers, know when to escalate issues, and promotes a professional environment at all times. They will endeavor to be direct but diplomatic. The SMPAO maintains a strong working relationship with Pre-Award colleagues to ensure seamless service of the Project Lifecycle to the Research Community. The SMPAO actively contributes to the overall organizational needs of Sponsored Programs. If individual is not currently certified, the SMPAO is encouraged to sit for the Certification Research Administrator (CRA) Exam.

Required Skills

At least 5 years of related post-award experience. Bachelor's required, direct experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Skills

Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $95,000.00-$115,000.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/317372