Post Award Compliance Analyst

VCU Grants & Contracts has an exciting opportunity for a Post Award Compliance Analyst to join our team!

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Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of G&C, this position will be responsible for proactively monitoring financial post-award areas of concern, providing training to the research administration community, and contributing to process improvement and policy interpretation. A core component of this position will be working collaboratively with the G&C Team Managers & Accountants, Controller’s Office, Division of Sponsored Programs, Office of the Vice President for Research & Innovation, various departments/colleges/units within the University, and other Commonwealth institutions.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standard (ARMICS) testing and documentation for G&C
• Serve in intermediary capacity for accountant vacancies
• Actively contribute to the development of tools and dashboards for financial aspect of sponsored programs
• Develop an annual or bi-annual sponsored research fiscal compliance review plan
• Develop an annual or bi-annual plan for Subrecipient monitoring of high risk partnerships
• Present findings and issue formal recommendations in written reports to senior management
• Develop monitoring reports and practices to aid in ensuring data integrity and financial compliance over sponsored awards
• Access, review, and analyze financial data records and information pertaining to the financial management of sponsored research awards
• Participate in University committees and cross-departmental working groups & initiatives
• Primary liaison between G&C and internal and external auditors, including drafting, reviewing and implementing management plans when necessary
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of policy, procedure, and workflow
• Develop and implement training resources to the VCU research administration community
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development
• Review and approve cost transfer requests
• Review annual compliance notices and audit plans for sponsors

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 3 years of audit or research administration experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards, OMB Uniform Guidance, and applicable federal and state regulations
• Advanced data analysis and experience with data/statistical software (e.g., Excel, SAS, SPSS, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internal candidate with extensive understanding of sponsored programs pipeline and stakeholders on campus
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA)
• Demonstrated experience with policy development, system implementations, and business process improvements
• Audit and/or Compliance professional background
• Experience with Ellucian Banner financial systems

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience, up to $83,100

Department: Grants & Contracts

Applicant Pool: All Applicants

Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1.0
Exemption Status: Exempt

University Job Title: Senior Analyst 1-3, Legal, Audit & Compliance

ORP Eligible: No