Sparks Group
Sr. Grants Analyst/Research Administrator
Silver Spring, District of Columbia, US
Role snapshot
Sparks Group is hiring a Sr. Grants Analyst/Research Administrator on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Silver Spring, District of Columbia, US.
- Company
- Sparks Group
- Location
- Silver Spring, District of Columbia, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Who this role suits
Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what Sparks Group publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Job Summary/Company:
Sparks Group, partnered with a leading academic research institution, seeks to hire a qualified Sr. Grants Analyst/Research Administrator to support the financial and compliance oversight of sponsored and non-sponsored programs, collaborating with leadership and research faculty. As Grants Financial Analysts, you will manage a portfolio of projects, providing expertise in financial analysis, budget management, and regulatory compliance, as well as provide mentorship to junior team members and faculty. If you're looking for an exciting new opportunity to work with a reputable, mission-driven organization alongside a group of experienced and intellectual professionals, apply now!
Responsibilities
- Conduct financial analysis and projections for assigned portfolio, considering business and research trends
- Review and contribute to the development and monitoring of various budgets (departmental, discretionary, sponsored
- Analyze business activity costs and recommend budget adjustments and cost-saving measure
- Manage grant and contract closeouts, funding transfers, and prepare summary documentation
- Ensure appropriate funding levels and adherence to revenue and expenditure guideline
- Develop financial planning, cost analysis, and projection reports
- Meet with faculty to review and ensure compliance with institutional and agency regulations
- Perform comprehensive financial analysis to enhance departmental financial effectiveness and regulatory compliance
Qualifications/Background Profile
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Hospital Administration, Public Administration, or a related field (required) OR equivalent relevant experience (required)
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred
- 4+ years of progressive related experience (required)
- Recent experience with departmental budget and personnel communication
- Recent experience working with grants management and financial management syste
- Proven problem-solving skills and ability to develop creative, effective solutions.