Research Financial Analyst (Post-Award)-248538

About the job

Research Financial Analyst (Post-Award) – Multiple Levels

Silver Spring, MD

Direct Hire | Full-Time

$60,000 – $95,000 (DOE & Level)

We are expanding our Research Finance team and actively hiring multiple Post-Award Research Financial Analysts across four professional levels. These positions are integral to supporting a robust and predominantly NIH-funded research portfolio. Candidates will partner directly with principal investigators, provide high-quality financial analysis, ensure post-award compliance, and contribute to the long-term success of our research mission.

Open Positions

We are currently hiring for the following levels:

Level I (0–1.5 years)

• Ideal for sharp, motivated early-career professionals with strong aptitude, communication skills, and interest in research finance.
• Comfort with numbers and willingness to learn is essential.

Level II (3+ years)

• Solid grants knowledge with strong independence and understanding of post-award processes.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in research finance, grants administration, or financial analysis.
• Ability to manage a portfolio, work directly with PIs, and handle complex budgeting/forecasting.
• NIH experience strongly preferred.

Level III – Senior Analyst (5+ years)

• All Level II qualifications plus ability to independently manage multi-core or programmatic awards (often multi-million-dollar portfolios).
• Strong project management skills and ability to navigate overlapping deadlines.
• Functions as an informal leader and subject matter resource (no direct reports).

Lead Analyst (7+ years)

• Expert-level post-award experience with ability to mentor others and oversee complex strategic portfolios.
• Provides advanced financial guidance and drives strong compliance across awards.

Key Responsibilities (All Levels)

Responsibilities scale in complexity by level and may include:

• Managing post-award financials, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring budgetary compliance.
• Conducting financial analysis, forecasting, and multi-year projections for investigator portfolios.
• Preparing variance analyses, resolving funding issues, and supporting year-end closeout.
• Reviewing and approving financial transactions for allowability and allocability.
• Supporting progress reports, rebudgeting, extensions, and supplemental requests.
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP, NIH Grants Policy Statement, OMB Uniform Guidance, FDP, CAS, and institutional policies.
• Collaborating closely with PIs, research staff, and administrative leadership.

Preferred Technical Experience

(Not required at Level I; helpful at higher levels)

• PeopleSoft
• Workday
• Click / Click Commerce (grants management; transitioning to cloud)
• Agiloft (contracts system)

What We’re Looking For

• Strong analytical skills and comfort with budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights clearly.
• Experience working with PIs, customers, or stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage overlapping priorities.
• Commitment to the responsible conduct of research and financial stewardship.

Why Join Us?

• Multiple hiring levels with clear advancement opportunities.
• Stable, mission-driven research environment.
• Collaboration with leading investigators and exposure to large NIH-funded projects.
• Competitive compensation ($60K–$95K) and direct-hire employment.
• Professional development in a high-impact field.