Service Center Rate Analytics & Compliance Lead

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 89,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Office of Research seeks an Associate Director for Rate Analysis and Compliance to lead service center rate setting and compliance functions, supervising professional staff and ensuring break-even rates and cost recovery.

This role partners with academic units and central finance to ensure audit readiness and adherence to 2 CFR Part 200, CAS, and University policy, while guiding strategic initiatives and risk management.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree with relevant financial analysis and cost-recovery experience.
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and federal cost principles.
• Two years of lead worker and supervisory experience in a professional financial environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development, review, and approval of service center rate models.
• Ensure rates cover allowable costs and break-even over time.
• Maintain rate-set templates, guides, and submission checklists.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Cost analysis

Supervisory experience

Education

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday

Job description

The University of Kansas Office of Research seeks an Associate Director for Rate Analysis and Compliance to lead service center rate setting and compliance functions, supervising professional staff and ensuring break-even rates and cost recovery.

This role partners with academic units and central finance to ensure audit readiness and adherence to 2 CFR Part 200, CAS, and University policy, while guiding strategic initiatives and risk management.