Full Job Description
Under the general direction of the Research Administration Manager, the PI Portfolio Analyst uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently oversee research awards, and / or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Works on awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official. Works on complex awards that may involve multiple investigators and / or multiple sub awards. Guides less experienced staff. Typically works on complex grants / contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards.
The PI Portfolio Analyst provides customer-oriented, value-added post-award management services to Anesthesia research PIs with high-value and complex contracts and grants. This role partners closely with university stakeholders (e.g., CGA, OSR, Supply Chain) and is responsible for oversight of award setup, invoicing, financial reporting, compliance, closeout, and all other aspects of fiscal management for Federal, State, and private sponsor awards supporting the department's research enterprise.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training - Minimum 3 years of related experience. - Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment. - Ability to manage significant volume of transactions. - Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting. - Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports. - Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas. - Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration. - Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles. - Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques. - Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsor's guidelines. Preferred Qualifications: - Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.