Title:

1175-NN - Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst

Business Title:

Post-Award Compliance Manager

Additional Titles:

Location:

WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The incumbent provides leadership, oversight and daily management of the Compliance team within the Sponsored Programs Services division of the Business Services/Controller’s operation. The incumbent is to provide guidance and direction to internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with the administrative and fiscal policies of the State, the University and sponsoring agencies, specifically including the following areas: Effort Certification, Salary Cap compliance, Subrecipient Monitoring, FFATA, cash management and revenue protection activities supporting all WSU campuses and colleges. Additional duties include performing strategic financial analysis and developing monitoring reports that provide oversight and insight to SPS Management and research administration stakeholders across the institution, as well as developing and maintaining an internal onboarding and continuing education program for the department. The incumbent interprets, drafts, and revises applicable policies in an effort to ensure the university’s internal control framework is sufficient; continuously monitors university business processes and proposes and implements efficiencies and improved controls where possible. The incumbent sets the compliance and control framework for the institution’s post-award research administration portfolio, and works collaboratively with stakeholders to assure the quality of the framework.

In addition, the incumbent will provide improvement recommendations to business processes and systems, and prepare Controller’s Office personnel for new systems and updates. The incumbent serves as an expert resource for department stakeholders on applicable policies and procedures, and general best practices related to post-award research administration compliance. This position requires daily collaboration to identify solutions to issues raised by departmental customers and sponsors which are both compliant and meet the needs of the program.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, economics or a related field, and three (3) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• At least one (1) years of experience supervising or leading the work of other employees

• At least one (1) year of experience in research administration.

• Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.

• Experience using software and technology applications, including Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and relevant web based applications, that improve workflow and organizational efficiencies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills which includes the ability to author, deliver and provide training of complex material to all levels of constituents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in sponsored programs administration within a major research university or related academic environment.

• Working knowledge of federal, state and other regulations governing grant and contract administration.

• In depth knowledge of Office of Management Budget (OMB) policies and regulations.

• In depth knowledge of cost accounting standards, facilities and administrative analysis.

• Working knowledge pertaining to research contracts, patents, copyrights, material- transfer agreements, confidentiality agreements and post award cost accounting.

• Experience in building financial reports from multiple data sources.

• Experience supervising personnel.

Additional Information:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.3, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at hrs@wsu.edu or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

SPS serves WSU system-wide including the Pullman, Everett, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver campuses. This position is currently eligible for remote work; the work schedule is required to primarily overlap normal SPS Office hours M-F between 8am - 5pm Pacific Time.

Area/College: Finance and Administration
Department Name: Sponsored Programs Services
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link: sps.wsu.edu/
Monthly Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
FTE: 100%
This is a permanent position.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.
Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.