Atlantic Health

Manager, Government and Research Grants

Atlantic Health  •  Morristown, NJ (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
Apply
Save Job
Mark Applied Mark Interviewed Mark Offered
Hide Job Report Job
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

Manager, Grants and Research – Government and Research Grants

The Government & Research Grant Manager is responsible for overseeing all government and research grant administration activities for the organization. This role ensures that all proposals, applications, and award processes meet internal, sponsor, and regulatory standards. The Manager maintains comprehensive records of funding sources, submissions, and awards, and provides leadership support and direction to post-award management.

The position requires strong analytical skills, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple moderately complex projects independently while collaborating across departments. The Manager serves as the primary point of contact for government and research grants and plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with Uniform Guidance, sponsor requirements, and institutional policies.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all government grants (local, state, federal) and research grants.
  • Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and meet with PIs/PDs to develop a roadmap for submission.
  • Manage the Grant Intake Form, prepare addenda, coordinate legal review, and secure required approvals and authorized signatures.
  • Create and maintain shared-drive folders for all grant applications and awards by year.
  • Delegate grant projects to team members for ongoing management.
  • SAGE Administrator: Serve as the main point of contact for membership, application completion, and approval workflows.
  • NIH Grants Administrator: Oversee NIH submissions through grants.gov, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission from inception through Notice of Award (NOA).
  • Maintain AH Authorized Official credentials in grants.gov and eRA Commons.
  • Oversee annual System for Award Management (SAM) registration, coordinating with internal departments to ensure accurate responses and timely renewal.
  • Serve as FFATA/FSRS Subaward Reporting Administrator, ensuring accurate reporting of all federal subcontracts.
  • Oversee subrecipient monitoring, including risk assessments and documentation for federal sub-awards.
  • Maintain and update internal forms and documents related to government and research grants (e.g., W-9, Indirect Rate, Fringe Rate, EOE statements).
  • Ensure compliance with Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG) and other federal regulations.
  • Maintain and oversee the annual database of awarded and pending grants. Cash receipts and accruals report on all awarded and open.
  • Continuously review and lead optimization efforts.
  • Prepare and deliver quarterly grant reports to senior leadership.
  • Special projects as directed by the Director, Research Operations – Sponsored Projects, or the VP of Research.

Competencies

  • Government grant application compliance
  • Project Management
  • Federal grant systems proficiency
  • Leadership and staff development abilities
  • Critical thinking skills

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
  • 5–8 years of progressively responsible experience in sponsored research administration, government grants, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated experience with federal grant systems (e.g., grants.gov, eRA Commons, SAM, FFATA/FSRS, SAGE).
  • Strong leadership qualities with experience supervising or mentoring staff.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • 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

____________________________________________

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

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran


Atlantic Health

About Atlantic Health

Atlantic Health is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the New York metropolitan area. Headquartered in Morristown, NJ, we are a leading non-profit health care system, powered by a passionate workforce of 24,000 team members dedicated to building healthier communities. Atlantic Health serves more than half the state of New Jersey, including 14 counties and 7.5 million people and provides care for the full continuum of health needs across a wide array of settings, including dozens of outpatient and urgent care locations, Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute, Atlantic Health Goryeb Children’s Hospital, Atlantic Visiting Nurse and Atlantic Mobile Health. Our acute care hospitals 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 CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, NJ

We receive awards and recognitions for our extraordinary care and our supportive workplace culture. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For® - Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine for 16 years

• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

• America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care: Newsweek

• America’s Greatest Workplace for Women, Gen Z and Inclusion and Diversity: Newsweek

• Best Places to Work in Healthcare – Modern Healthcare

• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare – Becker’s Healthcare

• Best Employers for Workers over 50 – AARP

• Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

• System for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Morristown, New Jersey
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
atlantichealth.org
Social Media