Grants Analyst - Bursky Public Health

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an experienced Grants Analyst for the Bursky Public Health to oversee post-award financial management.

You will support faculty and research teams with budgeting, expenditures, salary and effort, subawards, and financial reporting throughout the award lifecycle. The role emphasizes proactive monitoring of sponsored activities, ensuring sponsor and university compliance, and effective closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education/experience.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in post-award research administration.
• Knowledge of RMS (Research Management System) and SUBS preferred.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills; proficiency with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor sponsored projects budgets, expenditures, and reconciliation.
• Approve purchasing documents and guide expenditures per grant policies.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for PIs and senior leadership.
• Monitor spending, overdrafts, and cost sharing; assist with closeout and revisions.
• Coordinate grant transfers into WashU and ensure compliance with sponsor requirements.
• Track reports (RPPRs) and respond to agency reporting needs.

Skills

Accounting

Adobe Acrobat

Analytical Thinking

Computerized Accounting

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 Communications

Workday Software

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

RMS (Research Management System)

SUBS

Job description

## Grants Analyst - Bursky Public HealthApply: On Campus/Onsite: Washington University Danforth Campus: Full time: Posted Today: JR98087# **Location**ST. LOUIS, MO 63105# **Scheduled Hours**37.5# **Position Summary**The Bursky School of Public Health is seeking an experienced post-award research administration professional with a collaborative spirit, a sharp eye for detail, and a mission-driven approach to supporting research. The Grant Analyst will work closely with faculty, Research Administrators, school staff, and University partners to ensure awards are financially sound, compliant with sponsor and University requirements, and effectively managed throughout the award lifecycle. The position will serve as a key financial resource to faculty and research teams, providing guidance on expenditures, budget management, salary and effort, subawards, financial reporting, rebudgeting, and award closeout. The Analyst will proactively monitor sponsored project activity, identify potential financial issues, and work with faculty and research administration staff to develop solutions. The position is primarily remote, with an expectation of attending on-campus meetings at least monthly and participating in additional in-person activities as needed.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:**Award Management* Manages and monitors sponsored projects budgets and ensures appropriate and timely expenditures and reconciliation of funds.* Approves purchasing documents and provides guidance to purchasing staff on appropriate expenditures according to specific grant policies.* Checks for accuracy and provides complex troubleshooting error resolutions/solutions for fund profile setups and financial reports.* Prepares monthly financial reports on all research accounts and distribute/discuss with PIs and senior leadership.* Assists Sr. RA in reconciling funds and monitoring spending levels, overdrafts, and cost sharing commitments.* Performs other duties as assigned including assisting senior leadership with special projects as requested.* Monitors and works with PI to submit annual agency reports (e.g., Research Performance Progress Reports/RPPRs).* Teams with the Pre-Award unit on revised budgets.* Oversees and coordinates the proper transfer of PI grants and contracts into Wash U.Research Compliance* Coordinates the necessary support with internal and external requests for grant-related information (i.e. current biosketches, trainee information, and human/animal protocol approvals, other support).Research Reporting* Tracks and maintains online database via Monday.com of grants submitted, awarded, rejected, etc.Grant Closeout* Serves as responsible for closure of sponsored projects accounts.* Submits final progress report and invention statement (if applicable) to the appropriate agency.* Follows up with PI and facilitates submission of delinquent final technical, outcomes, patent, and property reports.**Working Conditions:**Job Location/Working Conditions* Normal office environment.* May travel to attend training sessions / seminars.Physical Effort* Typically sitting at desk or table.* Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.Equipment* Office equipment.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.# **Required Qualifications****Education:**Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.**Work Experience:**Relevant Experience (2 Years)**Skills:**Not Applicable**Driver's License:**A driver's license is not required for this position.# **More About This Job**## Preferred Qualifications* Knowledge of RMS (Research Management System) and SUBS.* Knowledge of agency guidelines.# **Preferred Qualifications****Education:**No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Work Experience:**No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**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 Communications, Workday Software, Written Communication# **Grade**G11# **Salary Range**$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.# **Questions**For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.# **Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.# **Pre-Employment Screening**All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.# **Benefits Statement**Personal* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.Wellness* Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!Family* We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/