Research Financial Analyst; Post-Award

Position: Research Financial Analyst (Post-Award)-248538

Research Financial Analyst (Post-Award) – Multiple Levels

Location:

Silver Spring, MD

This range is provided by Medix™. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Medix™

We are expanding our Research Finance team and actively hiring multiple Post‑Award Research Financial Analysts across four professional levels. These positions are integral to supporting a robust and predominantly NIH‑funded research portfolio. Candidates will partner directly with principal investigators, provide high‑quality financial analysis, ensure post‑award compliance, and contribute to the long‑term success of our research mission.

Open Positions

We are currently hiring for the following levels:

Level I (0–1.5 years)

• Ideal for sharp, motivated early‑career professionals with strong aptitude, communication skills, and interest in research finance.
• Comfort with numbers and willingness to learn is essential.

Level II (3+ years)

• Solid grants knowledge with strong independence and understanding of post‑award processes.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in research finance, grants administration, or financial analysis.
• Ability to manage a portfolio, work directly with PIs, and handle complex budgeting/forecasting.
• NIH experience strongly preferred.

Level III – Senior Analyst (5+ years)

• All Level II qualifications plus ability to independently manage multi-core or programmatic awards (often multi‑million‑dollar portfolios).
• Strong project management skills and ability to navigate overlapping deadlines.
• Functions as an informal leader and subject matter resource (no direct reports).

Lead Analyst (7+ years)

• Expert‑level post‑award experience with ability to mentor others and oversee complex strategic portfolios.
• Provides advanced financial guidance and drives strong compliance across awards.

Key Responsibilities (All Levels)

Responsibilities scale in complexity by level and may include:

• Managing post‑award financials, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring budgetary compliance.
• Conducting financial analysis, forecasting, and multi‑year projections for investigator portfolios.
• Preparing variance analyses, resolving funding issues, and supporting year‑end closeout.
• Reviewing and approving financial transactions for allowability and allocability.
• Supporting progress reports, rebudgeting, extensions, and supplemental requests.
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP, NIH Grants Policy Statement, OMB Uniform Guidance, FDP, CAS, and institutional policies.
• Collaborating closely with PIs, research staff, and administrative leadership.

Preferred Technical Experience

(Not required at Level I; helpful at higher levels)

• People Soft
• Workday
• Click / Click Commerce (grants management; transitioning to cloud)
• Agiloft (contracts system)

What We’re Looking For

• Strong analytical skills and comfort with budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights clearly.
• Experience working with PIs, customers, or stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage overlapping priorities.
• Commitment to the responsible conduct of research and financial stewardship.

Why Join Us?

• Multiple hiring levels with clear advancement opportunities.
• Stable, mission‑driven research environment.
• Collaboration with leading investigators and exposure to large NIH‑funded projects.
• Competitive compensation ($60K–$95K) and direct‑hire employment.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance, Research, and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Research Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Biotechnology Research

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