Remote Cost Analyst for Sponsored Programs Finance

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s Office for Sponsored Programs is seeking a Cost Analyst to support F&A cost proposal coordination, data collection, reporting, and compliance monitoring. You will work with faculty and departments across Harvard to ensure accurate financial and operational insights and assist with audits and reporting requirements.

The role emphasizes data analysis, space utilization reporting, and collaboration with senior staff to ensure alignment with cost sharing and rate development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience.
• Foundational knowledge of accounting, finance, or data analysis.
• Basic understanding of financial reporting and cost allocation concepts.
• Ability to work with large datasets and ensure data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform data validation and scrubbing of research base data for F&A cost proposal development and analyses.
• Support space survey processes by coordinating data collection and reporting.
• Develop and maintain recurring/ad hoc reports on space utilization, research activity, and cost allocation.
• Monitor compliance areas through ongoing reporting and data insights for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external reporting including audits and compliance reviews.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Reporting

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Harvard University’s Office for Sponsored Programs is seeking a Cost Analyst to support F&A cost proposal coordination, data collection, reporting, and compliance monitoring. You will work with faculty and departments across Harvard to ensure accurate financial and operational insights and assist with audits and reporting requirements.

The role emphasizes data analysis, space utilization reporting, and collaboration with senior staff to ensure alignment with cost sharing and rate development