What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Fiscal Analyst Lead position at Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Washington...?
In order to be considered for this role, please formally apply via our website by February 14, 2025 at:
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Job Description:
As a member of the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Office of Research, the Fiscal Analyst Leadperforms financial duties for pre- and post-award grants and contracts activities, including grant preparation, review and submission, and renewal documentation, effort reporting, financial reconciliations, and final award closure as well as supervising fiscal related professional staff. The successful candidate will work with stakeholders and the project team to design and develop applications that will create an efficient process for researchers and their staff to procure and manage research grants. This position leads complex pre and post-award grant management activities. This position contributes to technical systems design and development expertise to assist with the implementation and grant application programs within a diverse team environment that includes participants from a broad range of campus and administrative units.
The Fiscal Analyst Lead also serves as the primary reviewer responsible for staff effort distributions and certifications, designing, developing, coordinating, and maintaining systems to track employee FTE and ensure that staff effort distributions are posted to correct accounts, and maintaining responsibility for PI review and approval of effort Certification Reports (ECRs) in Workday.
The responsibilities of the Fiscal Analyst Lead have direct impact on the workload of researcher and the research staff who manage awards, and on the success of procuring awards. The person in this position must be able to bridge the gap between research and administration by asking the right questions of the right people and be capable of compiling the data concisely, in a consumable format.
The position also requires an ability to communicate clearly with internal unit staff, collaborating partners, and with research end-users to ensure smooth transition and/or successful adoption of new applications or enhancements.
Essential Job Duties:
- 50% Post Award Grants Management
- 25% Pre-Award Management
- 10% Lead
- 10% Grants Management Process Development and Improvement
- 5% Other
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and two (2) years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent education/experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge in research operations, grants and contracts administration or budget/finance management or related experience.
- Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and Outlook and Access.
- Knowledge of tools including database administration, electronic proposal systems or other related software.
- Working knowledge of federal, state and sponsor regulations, guidelines pertaining to contract and grant administration.
- Knowledge of grant and contract methods and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous higher education experience in pre- and/or post-award grants and contracts.
- Master’s degree in business or related field.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $4,410.00 - $5,929.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $4,410 - $5,929
