Beth Hockenberry, Mpm, Cra Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Supervise research and procurement staff, providing feedback and coaching to improve performance and productivity.Assist in developing and monitoring departmental operating budgets, optimizing resource allocation and cost control measures.Oversee sponsored research portfolio, reviewing and approving proposals to ensure alignment with sponsor requirements.Implement operational enhancements to streamline workflows and improve efficiency in financial processes.Initiate HR transactions in Workday for faculty, adjuncts, research staff, and students, ensuring accurate and timely processing.

Managed complex and center awards, such as DOE, NIH, and DARPA, overseeing pre-award preparation, proposal reviews, and budget negotiations.Supervised the Sponsored Research Post-Award Administrator, providing guidance on award management, compliance, and financial reporting.Collaborated closely with faculty members to develop comprehensive financial portfolios for research projects, evaluating various funding options and scenarios.Prepared department-level reports for sponsored, cost-sharing, and endowed funding sources, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university and sponsor requirements.Produced budgeting and forecasting analyses for Sponsored, Cost-sharing, and Endowment funding sources, facilitating informed decision-making and resource allocation.Reviewed financial statements for compliance with GAAP and internal policies, reconciling discrepancies and implementing corrective actions, as necessary.Served as a consultant to departmental management on financial matters, providing decision support and strategic guidance for initiatives and policies.

Reviewed proposal submissions, providing guidance and support to faculty members throughout the proposal development process.Managed post-award activities, including effort certification, budget adjustments, and closeout procedures, ensuring timely and accurate completion.Monitored grants and contracts expenditures, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions to ensure financial stability.Prepared subcontracts and service agreements, facilitating collaboration with external partners and sponsors.Responsible for a broad range of research grant and contract management functions supporting multiple faculty members and laboratoriesInterpreted regulations and guidelines for program funding, ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements and university policies.Interfaces with other university colleges and departments, and federal and non-federal sponsors

Responsible for a broad range of research grant and contract management functions supporting multiple faculty members and laboratoriesDeveloped and managed proposal submissions, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and deadlines.Provided support for grant and contract management functions, including budget development, financial reporting, and compliance monitoring.Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate proposal planning, submission, and review processes.Managed post-award activities, including budget monitoring, expenditure reconciliation, forecasting, and closeout procedures.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

I am responsible for the Post Award functions of both federally and non-federally funded grants and contracts. My duties include performing closeouts of awards, submitting financial reports, processing invoices, and other miscellaneous procedures. I manage a wide variety of active awards ranging from foundation grants to multi-million dollar Federal Contracts. My responsibility is to ensure that awards are compliant with sponsor requirements, OMB A-21, and OMB A-110.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Executed test procedures in relation to employee reimbursements purchasing card activity.Performed research to aid team members in preparing for complex audits.Assisted audit staff with locating test sample support.Coordinated and organized work papers for team member review.

Master’S Degree, Mpm

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Accounting, Finance