Senior Research Analyst

Title: Senior Research Analyst

Employee Classification: Senior Research Analyst

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Research & Innovation

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Research & Innovation

Department: UNT-Grants & Contracts Admin-190100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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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.

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

• 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

Bachelor’s degree in business administration,…