Job Purpose: Serve as subject matter expert and advisor within a college or an academic unit on matters related to sponsored research program administration in accordance with Institute and sponsor policies. Assist faculty with pre- and post- award grant activities including budget development, proposal preparation, sub-award initiation and accounting, and advising department financial staff on issues related post-award grant management.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist faculty with budget development and proposal preparation for grant requests. Read solicitations, proof and edit proposal documents, prepare forms and all required paperwork.
• Enter proposals into sponsor systems and route proposals to Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP).
• Assist faculty with post-award management, particularly sub-award initiation and accounting.
• Liaise with management and staff with OSP and Grants & Contracts Accounting regarding sponsored research grants and contracts issues.
• Provide advice and counsel to the Assistant Director of Business Operations and departmental finance staff regarding issues related to sponsored research plans, proposals and projects
• May coordinate with faculty on deliverables and financial reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Work Experience: Five to seven years job related experience
• Certifications: Certified Research Administrator, Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator, or Certified Financial Research Administrator
• Skills: This job requires familiarity with the grant proposal process and government budget circulars; ability to interpret and explain complex policies and government language; excellent writing and communication skills.

 Preferred Qualifications: •Preferred Education: N/A
•Preferred Work Experience: Pre and post awards management of complex proposals such as DARPA, ONR, and etc...
•Preferred Certifications: Certified Research Administrator
•Preferred Skills: Advanced spreadsheet skills   Additional Information: Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check which will include a credit check. Please visit http://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/pre-employment-screening to obtain GT's background and credit policy.   Impact & Influence: This position will interact on a regular basis with: Faculty, staff, and outside sponsors This position typically will advise and counsel: Faculty, staff, and students This position will supervise: N/A

Department Description  The Institute for Information Security & Privacy (IISP) at Georgia Tech connects government, industry and academia to solve the grand challenges of cybersecurity. As a coordinating body for 11 units dedicated to academic and solution-oriented applied research, the IISP leverages intellectual capital from across Georgia Tech and its external partners to address vital solutions for national defense, economic continuity, and individual freedom. Our aim is to anticipate, overcome and continually resist emerging cyber threats through expert insight, innovative breakthroughs, and cutting-edge curriculum. The Institute for Information Security & Privacy (IISP) at Georgia Tech connects government, industry and academia to solve the grand challenges of cybersecurity. As a coordinating body for 11 units dedicated to academic and solution-oriented applied research, the IISP leverages intellectual capital from across Georgia Tech and its external partners to address vital solutions for national defense, economic continuity, and individual freedom. Our aim is to anticipate, overcome and continually resist emerging cyber threats through expert insight, innovative breakthroughs, and cutting-edge curriculum. As a hub for national collaboration, the IISP helps government and industry partners move Georgia Tech's cyber research into deployable solutions that close the innovation gap with immediate application in the world.