Remote Research Financial Compliance Analyst

Penn State; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State seeks a Research Financial Compliance Analyst to support the university's $1.4B+ research enterprise with expert financial analysis and post-award oversight. The role includes compliance advisory, risk mitigation, and close collaboration across colleges, campuses, and central units.

The position offers remote work within eligible US states, potential onsite at University Park, and a hybrid option.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of relevant experience for Senior Professional; 3+ years for Advanced Professional.
• Experience with post-award compliance and sponsored projects favored.

Responsibilities

• Serve as advisor on sponsored project administration and sponsor requirements.
• Coordinate audits, reviews, and investigations; track findings to resolution.
• Monitor labor, payroll, and financial indicators; generate reports and risk narratives.
• Automate monitoring processes with advanced Excel, Power Query, VBA; Python or similar tools.

Skills

Post-award research administration

Analytical skills

Excel

Python

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIMBA (SAP/S4HANA)

Workday

Job description

Penn State seeks a Research Financial Compliance Analyst to support the university's $1.4B+ research enterprise with expert financial analysis and post-award oversight. The role includes compliance advisory, risk mitigation, and close collaboration across colleges, campuses, and central units.

The position offers remote work within eligible US states, potential onsite at University Park, and a hybrid option.