Senior Research Financial Analyst

Virginia Tech; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Senior Research Financial Analyst in Roanoke, Virginia, to manage financial activities for sponsored programs. This role involves implementing post-award monitoring, assisting with award setups, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree and experience in budget development, research grant administration, and strong communication skills. This position requires a commitment to customer service and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to implement complex regulations and standards.
• Experience in budget development and contract administration.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute post-award financial monitoring activities.
• Assist in award setup and compliance monitoring.
• Communicate award and reporting requirements to faculty.
• Review transaction and project-level spending.

Skills

Budget development

Excel proficiency

Customer service commitment

Research grant administration

Contract negotiation

Education

Master's degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Sponsored Research, Senior Research Financial Analyst will be responsible for implementation and execution of various post-award and financial monitoring activities in support of FBRI’s sponsored program operations. Assist in award setup, compliance monitoring, reporting and closeout of sponsored research, outreach, and training projects which will include interacting with faculty, staff, and students in contract negotiation and award setup, reading and dissection of sponsor solicitations and requirements, effectively communicating award and reporting requirements to faculty and other award team members, compliance monitoring, reviewing transaction and project level spending, developing and maintaining spending models, working with sponsoring agencies as needed and working with the university Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) to meet all university and sponsor award requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration or other related field, or equivalent training, experience, certification.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement complex regulations, procedures and/or compliance standards, and experience working in a complex regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated experience in budget development.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage large volumes of work to anticipate and meet deadlines.
• A strong commitment to customer service.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel.
• Experience in an academic research environment.
• Experience with federally funded research programs, experience with NIH a plus.
• Experience in research grant and contract administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• CRA or other applicable professional certification.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

4/1/26

Additional Information

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

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 otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

Accommodation Contact

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.