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Senior Research Analyst

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Denton, Texas, United States

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Title: Senior Research Analyst

Employee Classification: Senior Research Analyst

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Research & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Research & Innovation

Department: UNT-Grants & Contracts Admin-190100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

Grants and Contracts Administration (GCA) within the Division of Research & Innovation supports the University of North Texas, a tier 1 research university, in its endeavor to excel in its research mission. GCA aspires to be a model organization in the field of research administration, providing exceptional of externally funded sponsored projects and envision an environment that facilitates the University of North Texas' commitment to research and encourages continued efforts to attract additional research funding.

Position Overview

The Sr. Research Analyst within the Grants & Contracts Administration unit of the Division of Research & Innovation, will work on the Post Award Grant Management team to oversee post award expenditure compliance and management of grant usage. Reporting to the Sr Director, Post Award Grant Management, this position's job duties will include:
- Budget review and reconciliation to ensure fiscal accuracy and transparency
- Financial analysis and forecasting to support proactive grant management (monitoring burn rate, ensuring accurate reporting to agencies)
- Development and implementation of procedures that align with federal, state, and institutional compliance standards and communication with college/unit research administrators
- Quasi supervision and oversight of college/unit post-award staff, including training
- Strategic process optimization in collaboration with the Sr. Director to streamline operations and reduce risk

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, auditing, public administration, or related field and five years of relevant administrative work or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Ability to work independently on assigned proposals and awards, and as part of a team of central and distributed research administrators to support common goals.
* Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong time management and problem solving skills.
* Prior knowledge of pre- or post-award administration regulations and procedures.
* General administrative experience with budgets, purchasing, payroll, travel with specific skill in budget planning, analysis, and reconciliation.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

CRA, CFRA

Job Duties

Oversee budgets, reporting schedules, and regulatory timelines
Serve as the primary point of contact and approver for all sponsored project expenditures
Point of contact for post-award issues and compliance inquiries from specific college units including advising Principal Investigators (PIs) and project staff on award terms, obligations, and allowable costs
Coordinate internal communication, including amendments, extensions, and reporting requirements
Interpret federal, state, and institutional policies and translate them into actionable guidance
Act as liaison between PIs, administrative staff, and the central office (Sr. Director and Post Award Accounting staff) to ensure seamless operations and billing
Monitor report submissions and ensure timely and compliant project closeouts and assist with effort reporting and monitoring in the college/units

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. Hybrid. Some evenings and weekends as required

Driving University Vehicle

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Please include a cover letter, resume, and references when completing the application.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

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