Business Analyst - Post Award

Essential Duties

• Develop, recommend and implement policies and procedures related to grant management in compliance with all University, NIH and federal and agency guidelines. Participate in the implementation of new or revised University financial policies and procedures. 2. Provide detailed financial reports to Department leadership, PIs and grant agencies, as needed. Work with appropriate resources (OSP and other centralized University offices) to improve financial reporting for faculty. Provide grant consultation to faculty to ensure consistent fiscal responsibility within each organizational unit. Meet regularly with Sr. Ops Manager to update and apprise of ongoing issues. 3. Manage a team of Portfolio Analysts including hiring, training and performance management. Develop resource allocation metrics and cross coverage plans. Monitor ongoing performance and use of resources to minimize duplication of effort. 4. Review, recommend and implement standardized budget and financial management processes in order to achieve simplicity, speed and quality for Department. 5. Develops and maintains knowledge of University finance and budgeting processes and applicable federal, state and university policies and procedures, and the activities of a designated portfolio to ensure effective budget control and financial management. 6. Provide faculty with budgetary financial guidance concerning the availability of funding for recruitment, appointments and reappointments, as well as for decisions on layoffs. 7. Manage and monitor all related compliance issues including effort reporting, certifications, labor and non-labor cost transfers, University audits and reviews. 8. Direct and implement solutions to problems that are routine to complex in nature and establish and implement consistent university-wide policies for department post award administration. 9. Provide training to faculty and staff related to the grant management function. Provide training and professional development opportunities to staff. 10. Serve as backup to Post Award staff. 11. May perform other duties, activities, or projects as assigned.