Grants Analyst II (Remote) - Bursky Public Health

Overview

This role is remote within the US, with scheduled hours of 37.5. The Grant Analyst provides post-award research administration support, working closely with faculty, Research Administrators, school staff, and university partners to help ensure sponsored awards are financially sound, compliant with sponsor and university requirements, and effectively managed throughout the award lifecycle.

The position serves as a key financial resource to faculty and research teams, advising on expenditures and budget management, salary and effort, subawards, financial reporting, rebudgeting, and award closeout. The analyst proactively monitors sponsored project activity, identifies potential financial issues, and collaborates with faculty and research administration staff to develop solutions.

Primary responsibilities include an expectation of attending on-campus meetings at least monthly and participating in additional in-person activities as needed.

Responsibilities

Award Management

• Manage and monitor sponsored project budgets to support appropriate and timely expenditures and fund reconciliation.
• Approve purchasing documents and advise purchasing staff on appropriate expenditures according to specific grant policies.
• Check fund profile setups and financial reports for accuracy and troubleshoot complex errors/resolutions.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for research accounts and distribute/discuss them with PIs and senior leadership.
• Assist the Senior Research Administrator with reconciling funds and monitoring spending levels, overdrafts, and cost sharing commitments.
• Assist with special projects as requested by senior leadership.
• Support submission of annual agency reports (e.g., Research Performance Progress Reports/RPPRs) in coordination with the PI.
• Collaborate with the pre-award unit on revised budgets.
• Oversee and coordinate transfer of PI grants and contracts into the organization.

Research Compliance

• Coordinate internal and external support requests related to grant information (e.g., current biosketches, trainee information, and human/animal protocol approvals, and other support materials).

Research Reporting

• Track and maintain an online database via Monday.com for grants submitted, awarded, rejected, and related status information.

Grant Closeout

• Serve as responsible party for closing sponsored project accounts.
• Submit final progress report and invention statement (if applicable) to the appropriate agency.
• Follow up with the PI and facilitate submission of delinquent final technical, outcomes, patent, and property reports.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• May travel to attend training sessions and seminars.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications / Professional Licenses

• No specific certification or professional license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of RMS (Research Management System) and SUBS.
• Knowledge of agency guidelines.
• Skills in accounting and grant administration-related tools and processes (see Skills section).

Skills

• Accounting; Adobe Acrobat
• Analytical thinking; computerized accounting
• Computer literacy
• Deadline management
• Grant administration
• IBM Cognos Analytics
• Interpersonal communication; learning new technologies
• Maintaining composure
• Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Office; Microsoft OneNote; Microsoft Teams; Microsoft Word
• Oral and written communication
• Workday software

Grade

• G11

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range

• $53,100.00 - $90,600.00 annually

Base salary rates are determined by factors including qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for roles within the same grade and department budget.

Benefits (Summary)

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with employee and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child; family care resources for continued childcare needs.
• Tuition support for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at the organization and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

Location

• Remote, US

Pre-Employment Screening

External candidates receiving an offer will be required to complete pre-employment screening for this position, including a criminal background check and, as applicable, other background checks and drug screen. Additional screening may include employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. Offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.