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Grants Program Manager Research Post Award

CommonSpirit Health
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our Grants Program Manager, you will lead the design, implementation, and tracking of grant activities, assisting funders in achieving public health initiatives. You will identify and implement significant operating efficiencies for optimal grant fund utilization, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team for program referrals.

Every day you will manage grant projects, focusing on improving efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality of operations through project work, consultation, training, and reporting. Your expertise will be vital in navigating the complexities of grant program management.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a broad understanding of grant management principles, including organizational management, outcome measurement, and budgetary oversight, coupled with outstanding problem-solving skills and a strong background in managing complex projects within tight deadlines. You will also serve as the resident expert in your grant program, continuously updating your knowledge through education and networking.

The Grants Program Manager is responsible for the comprehensive administration and oversight of all research grant-related activities within the organization. This includes the development and submission of competitive grant applications, management of awarded grants, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines, and providing support and guidance to investigators throughout the grant lifecycle. The position requires strong financial acumen, exceptional communication skills, and a deep understanding of extramural

funding agency regulations and federal/state laws. The Grants Program Manager will call upon this working knowledge to independently guide and advise investigators and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with funding obligations, cost accounting principles, extramural reporting obligations and related local policies. This position serves to promote proposal development to maximize extramural research funding opportunities and ensure successful grant outcomes with minimal to no supervision.

Responsbilities Include

  • Collaborate with investigators to identify potential funding opportunities aligning with organizational research priorities.
  • Develop proposal budgets and complete cost analysis to determine financial feasibility of research grant proposals.
  • Ensure research grant adherence to all funder guidelines and requirements.
  • Facilitate and obtain all necessary institutional approvals prior to submission.
  • Conduct thorough reviews of grant applications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance before submission.
  • Manage the submission process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of all required documents.
  • Negotiate with funding agencies to address any questions or concerns regarding applications.
  • Manage awarded grants, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions of the grant agreement.
  • Draft and finalize all research grant-related interagency agreements, cooperative agreements, and subaward agreements.
  • Coordinate tracking grant expenditures and support the preparation of financial reports to funders and internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all grant-related activities

*Job Requirements**Required*

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination
  • Five (5) years relevant research grants experience
  • Experience in the area of grants management, grants negotiation, and research compliance

*Preferred*

  • Master's Degree or equivalent combination
  • Seven (7) years relevant experience

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness. Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders In Specialized Care

  • Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
  • Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
  • Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

  • Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
  • Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
  • Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

*Pay Range*

$39.18 - $58.28 /hour

Salary : $39 - $58

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