Involves providing analytical and financial support in proposal processing, contract and grant administration, and budget development, including pre-award proposal initiatives, management of funds post-award, and closeout activities for federal, state, local and private sponsors. Involves activities associated with forecasting, planning, and managing of research portfolios by performing some or all of the following: coordinating and identifying and developing and / or presenting proposals, contracts and other agreements; reviewing proposals to ensure institutional compliance; negotiating, administering and monitoring contract and grant awards, including compliance with regulations, terms and conditions; financial management and reporting; and sub award / subcontract issuance and administration.

The Finance Analyst (FA) provides post-award grants administration, accounting and purchasing support. These services include a variety of post-award financial reports, payroll reconciliation and post-award grants administration. The FA carries out specific fiscal and grant management functions, budget administration, financial management and reports to the Department Manager. The FA is responsible for interpreting various complex federal, private, and university policies, guidelines, and procedures. The FA is also responsible for managing PI funding portfolios including federal, state, and private funding sources. The FA serves as the liaison with Research Management Services (the pre-award office) to ensure that proposals are being created and submitted appropriately. The FA is also the liaison with the HR Service Center. In addition, the FA is responsible for approving lab orders for assigned labs within the BearBuy purchasing system and MyExpense approver for all reimbursements for their assigned labs.

*Fully remote work is possible, with remote agreements renewable on an annual basis.*