Post-Award Grants Financial Analyst

Virginia Tech; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Research Financial Analyst II for the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke. The role supports sponsored projects, ensures compliance, and coordinates post‑award activities across multiple portfolios.

The position progresses toward senior post‑award responsibilities with emphasis on forecasting, deadlines, and cross‑functional collaboration with the Office of Sponsored Programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, finance, grant administration, or related analytical work.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex financial, regulatory, and administrative requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration with faculty, staff, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage routine to moderately complex post‑award administration for an assigned faculty portfolio, including financial forecasting and labor allocation monitoring.
• Coordinate grant transitions and identify key administrative deadlines in alignment with sponsor and university policies.
• Collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Programs and escalate high‑risk issues to leadership when needed.
• Support compliance and policy application across diverse sponsor requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a Research Financial Analyst II for the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke. The role supports sponsored projects, ensures compliance, and coordinates post‑award activities across multiple portfolios.

The position progresses toward senior post‑award responsibilities with emphasis on forecasting, deadlines, and cross‑functional collaboration with the Office of Sponsored Programs.