Post Award Specialist Senior Principal

Post Award Specialist (Open Rank: Senior Principal)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – Department:
Physiology and Biophysics. Position # (Requisition 39226). This role reports to the Director of Finance and Administration and works closely with department faculty. The position will provide direct professional support of research activities, including contracts and grants administration, regulatory compliance, sponsor communication, post‑award management, and human subject and animal compliance. The position will begin on‑site, five days per week, with a possibility of hybrid schedule after the initial period.

• Activate Grant Accounts
• Contract and Subcontract Administration
• Reconcile grant, AEF and gift accounts on a monthly basis, reviewing transactions for appropriateness
• Provide monthly financial projections to PIs and the Director of Finance and Administration on all sponsored programs and start‑up accounts
• Process grant account close‑outs

Onsite; no more than two remote workdays per week.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22 per year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15 per year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10 per year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Available on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD bus and light rail service

Minimum Qualifications

Senior Professional

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, public administration or related field.
• Combination of education and related experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Two or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in research administration, grants management, finance or related area.

Principal Professional

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, public administration or related field.
• Combination of education and related experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in research administration, grants management, finance or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, accounting, public administration or related area.
• Experience in an academic, medical or research institution.
• Experience managing federal sponsored awards (NIH, NSF, DoD) including Uniform Guidance and sponsor policies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; ability to use formulas, pivot tables, data analysis tools and create complex spreadsheets for financial data.
• Advanced post‑award financial analysis experience (forecasting, variance analysis, cost transfers, compliance monitoring).
• Experience in post‑award grants management (financial oversight, reconciliations, projections, close‑out).
• Ability to work independently in a compliance‑driven environment requiring judgment, accuracy and accountability.

• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with staff at all levels.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, complex spreadsheets).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines and provide guidance to faculty and leadership on post‑award matters.

March 13, 2026.

• Senior Level: $56,553 – $71,936
• Principal Level: $65,036 – $82,726

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. The University is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID‑19 virus and other vaccine‑preventable diseases. Vaccination and medical surveillance policies apply to employees working in affiliated hospitals or clinical partners. Specific requirements may apply to certain research areas or safety‑sensitive duties.

Applications may be accepted until finalists are identified. Preference will be given to complete applications received by the indicated deadline.