Remote Research Financial Compliance Analyst

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,508 - 108,444; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Research Financial Compliance Analyst to strengthen post‑award administration of its multi‑billion-dollar research enterprise. The role focuses on expert financial analysis, proactive award monitoring, and collaborating across colleges, campuses, and central units.

Candidates must be US Citizens due to government contracting requirements. The position is available at Advanced Professional or Senior Professional level, with remote/hybrid work options and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with significant related experience.
• 6+ years for Senior Professional; 3+ years for Advanced Professional track.
• Experience in post‑award research administration and sponsored projects.
• Ability to interpret sponsor requirements, regulations, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advisor on sponsored project administration and compliance.
• Promote consistent post‑award practices across units.
• Coordinate audits, reviews, and responses; track findings to remediation.
• Lead closeout compliance with timelines and sponsor requirements.
• Contribute to governance of post‑audit processes and changes.
• Monitor labor, payroll, and cost transfers to identify risks and mitigation.
• Prepare financial and compliance reports; support award closeout activities.
• Design repeatable monitoring processes; automate with Excel and Python.
• Document analytical logic and data sources for audit defensibility.
• Deliver training for post‑award administrators and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Research Administrators, Finance partners, and Internal Audit.

Skills

Post-award analysis

Labor cost analysis

Award closeout

Excel

Python

SIMBA SAP/S4HANA

Workday

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SIMBA (SAP/S4HANA)

Workday

Excel

Python

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a Research Financial Compliance Analyst to strengthen post‑award administration of its multi‑billion-dollar research enterprise. The role focuses on expert financial analysis, proactive award monitoring, and collaborating across colleges, campuses, and central units.

Candidates must be US Citizens due to government contracting requirements. The position is available at Advanced Professional or Senior Professional level, with remote/hybrid work options and