Manager, Sponsored Data and Portfolio Management

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

Manager of Sponsored Projects Data & Portfolio Management supporting the University’s sponsored research enterprise. Leads operational intelligence and portfolio management functions within SPFO.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeWashington D.C. • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,783 - $126,720 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sponsored project financial management, operational reporting, and data-driven decision-making. Proficient in managing grants and contracts within a complex research environment while optimizing workflows and coordinating with leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sponsored Project Financial ManagementOperational ReportingData AnalysisGrant ManagementAdvanced Microsoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Accounting PrinciplesFinancial AnalysisData InterpretationPortfolio ManagementWorkflow OptimizationAward Setup ReviewSponsor BillingFinancial ReportingAward Closeout ActivitiesOperational Workload Monitoring

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsTime ManagementCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DashboardsPortfolio Tracking Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACRACFRAPMPData Analytics Certification

Industry Keywords

Sponsored ResearchResearch AdministrationFinancial OperationsOperational Intelligence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Sponsored Projects Financial Operations (SPFO).
Leads SPFO’s operational intelligence, portfolio management, and workforce planning functions in support of the University’s sponsored research enterprise.
Develops and maintains structured award portfolio assignments.
Monitors operational workload and portfolio complexity.
Supports data-driven operational planning and advances workflow optimization initiatives across SPFO.
Maintains direct operational responsibility for a designated portfolio of sponsored awards, including sponsor billing, financial reporting, award setup review, and award closeout activities.
Develops operational reporting, dashboards, and portfolio tracking tools to support data-driven decision-making.
Collaborates with SPFO leadership and operational teams to strengthen workflow coordination and operational best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CRA, CFRA, PMP, data analytics certification) preferred but not required.
Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible accounting, financial analysis, or sponsored research administration experience.
Minimum of four (4) years of direct experience managing grants and contracts within a complex research environment.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, sponsored project financial management, and research administration processes.
Strong analytical, operational reporting, and data interpretation skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation.
Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts