The Sponsored Projects Analyst III serves as a strategic partner to the Manager, Government and Research Grants to assist in many aspects of government and private research grants. This role performs the core functions of the grants office as institutional review and approval of all government and research administrative grant proposals for completeness prior to submission in order to secure external funding; ensures compliance with organizational or foundation standards; as a resource person with expert level understanding and applied knowledge, providing consultation, guidance, and direction to newly funded project teams; functioning independently and decisively at a high level of proficiency; serving as co-facilitator to prepare and conduct training and education sessions; and serving as a delegate to submit proposals to the sponsor. Maintains records of funding sources and grant applicants.

The Sponsored Project Analyst III performs as a primary resource to interpret and implement sponsor guidelines, federal and state regulations, along with institutional policies and procedures; provides oversight of the proposal development process to minimize the institutions compliance risk; communicates with sponsoring agencies; and keeps abreast of new developments in the field of research administration, pre award management, federal regulations, policies and procedures in order to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for information and guidance to institutional team members.

Primary POC for support for government grants (local, state, and federal) and private research grants. Includes review of the Request for Proposal (RFP), meeting with PI/PD to activate a roadmap to grant submission, Grant Intake Form, addendum preparation, coordinating legal review, obtaining approval, and authorized signatures. Creates folders kept on a shared drive for grant applications and awards by year.

Serves as a guide and trainer to new project teams with little to no experience during the grant lifecycle

Serves as a resource for complex proposals including proposals with multiple collaborators

Acts as a point of contact for identifying online resources and provides information to facilitate the proposal development process; analyzes and resolves problems related to non-compliance during the preparation of the proposal.

Liaises with affiliated offices such as Compliance, Legal, Accounting and IRB

Provide post award administration and guidance for a portfolio of grants by interpreting award terms and sponsor requirements, coordinating project set up, and guiding project teams on compliance obligations.

Monitor grant award budgets, expenditures and financial performance.

Support budget modifications and award actions.

Collaborate with teams across Atlantic Health including Finance and Accounting.

Troubleshoots and responds to inquires related to agency systems/ electronic portals (e.g., eRA Commons, Grants.gov, Sam.gov, ProposalCentral, etc.)

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Prepares, tracks, and maintains sub-recipient monitoring forms and risk assessment of federal sub-awards.

Maintains grant awarded (as well as pending award) database by year.

Supports SAGE Administrator for SAGE membership as well as application completion and submission.

Subaward Reporting Administrator in SAM – report any subcontracts on Federal awards.

NIH Grants Administrator –Main POC for NIH applications to grants.gov. Must stay abreast of current changes and updates. Responsible for working with the PI/PD from inception to submission and then submission to NOA, for application completeness and accuracy.

Backup to Manager and SPA I as needed

General office support

Special projects as requested by the Manager, Director, or VP of Research

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree required.

3+ years of related experience in sponsored research administration, government grants, or related fields preferred

Demonstrated experience with federal grant systems (e.g., grants.gov, eRA Commons, SAM, FFATA/FSRS, SAGE) preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain accuracy, and work both independently and collaboratively.

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ

Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

Atlantic Medical Group

Atlantic Visiting Nurse

Atlantic Mobile Health

Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For."

Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.

Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.

Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.

Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.

Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.

Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.

Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)

Life & AD&D Insurance.

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)

403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising

Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

Backup and On-Site Childcare

Well-Being Rewards

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program

Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

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