Senior Research Financial Analyst

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Sponsored Research, the Senior Research Financial Analyst will be responsible for the implementation and execution of various post‑award and financial monitoring activities in support of FBRI’s sponsored program operations. The role includes assisting in award setup, compliance monitoring, reporting and closeout of sponsored research, outreach, and training projects. Responsibilities include interacting with faculty, staff, and students in contract negotiation and award setup;

reading and dissecting sponsor solicitations and requirements; effectively communicating award and reporting requirements to faculty and other award team members; monitoring compliance; reviewing transaction and project‑level spending; developing and maintaining spending models; and working with sponsoring agencies and the university Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) to meet all university and sponsor award requirements.

• Master’s degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent training, experience, certification.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement complex regulations, procedures and/or compliance standards, and experience working in a complex regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated experience in budget development.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage large volumes of work to anticipate and meet deadlines.
• A strong commitment to customer service.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel.
• Experience in an academic research environment.
• Experience with federally funded research programs, experience with NIH a plus.
• Experience in research grant and contract administration.

• CRA or other applicable professional certification.

Exempt:
Not eligible for overtime; restricted appointment type; commensurate with experience salary; 40 hours per week; review date 4/1/26; criminal conviction check required.

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