Research Financial Analyst II

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

Job Description

The Research Financial Analyst II works directly with principal investigators, research personnel, finance staff, and institutional partners to support responsible stewardship of sponsored funds and ensure awards are administered in accordance with sponsor regulations, university policy, and institutional procedures.

FBRI manages a diverse and complex sponsored research portfolio supported by federal agencies, state funding, private foundations, philanthropic investments, industry-sponsored research, translational initiatives, and emerging commercialization activities. The institute supports approximately 50 independently led laboratories and research centers operating under varied funding structures, sponsor requirements, and operational models.

As a key member of the FBRI team, this position will manage routine to moderately complex post‑award administration for an assigned faculty portfolio, including financial forecasting, labor allocation monitoring, grant transition planning, and identification of key administrative and compliance deadlines. The position is expected to serve as a specialist and exercise sound judgment in identifying financial and administrative actions required to maintain compliant award management, while escalating highly complex, high‑risk, or non‑routine issues to the Associate Director of Post Award Management. Position is expected to collaborate effectively with the Office of Sponsored Programs.

This role is designed as a professional mid‑level position with a progressive career path toward senior post‑award administration responsibilities. Assigned portfolios may include faculty supported by federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, private foundations, and subawards involving varied sponsor requirements and administrative timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in accounting, finance, grant administration, research administration, or related administrative work involving independent portfolio management and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex financial, administrative, and regulatory requirements with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and institutional partners.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply complex policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting sponsored research, grants, contracts, or restricted funds.
• Experience in an academic, healthcare, nonprofit, or research‑intensive environment.
• Familiarity with federal sponsor requirements such as National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, or Department of Defense.
• Experience with large ERP systems.
• Progress toward Certified Research Administrator credential or interest in pursuing certification.

Pay Band

5

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Starting at $60,000; Commensurate with Experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

8/3/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Accessibility Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Brittany Shelton at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

EEO Statement

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or on any other basis protected by law.