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Job Title: Research Portfolio Manager

Job Description

The primary responsibilities of this role include proposal and budget development; interpretation of University and sponsor policies and guidelines for faculty members and their lab personnel; forecasting expenses and providing regular as well as ad hoc financial reports to the Department and faculty; reconciling faculty and lab research needs with the overall financial picture and making recommendations regarding spending rates. Additionally, the role involves monitoring accounts to ensure compliance with federal, University and/or sponsor regulations. Other duties entail acting as effort report coordinator; approving payments over certain dollar thresholds; training lab managers and other lab personnel on sponsored research policies and procedures; assisting in implementing policies at the department level and recommending process improvements; and helping to resolve issues related to research funding and related to migrating and/or transferring labs.

Hard Skills

• Bachelor's Degree

• Experience with NIH and NSF grant policies and Uniform Guidance

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

• Experience with financial systems/reporting applications (GMAS, OBI, PI Dashboard) preferred

Soft Skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines

• High degree of judgment to make sound decisions

• Ability to handle sensitive information

• Effective communication skills

• Demonstrated commitment to customer service

• Willingness to take on additional tasks

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Cambridge, Massachusetts and some days remote.

Work Environment

In office, with some time remote. Community style work environment, with lots of extra events for celebrations and social interactions.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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