Role OverviewThe Financial Analysis and Compliance Office (FACO) at Penn State seeks a Research Financial Compliance Analyst to support the University’s $1.4B+ research enterprise through expert financial analysis, post-award compliance oversight, proactive award monitoring, and collaborative partnerships across colleges, campuses, and central units.
What You Will Do
Key Responsibilities: Post-Award Compliance and Advisory Support, Financial Analysis, Monitoring, and Reporting, Data Analysis, Automation, and Risk Identification, Training, Collaboration and Process Improvement.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Strong knowledge of post-award research administration and sponsored project compliance, particularly financial analysis and labor costs, Demonstrated experience with award closeout activities and leading coordinated resolution of closeout barriers, Advanced analytical skills with the ability to structure, validate, and quality-check complex financial data.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- Required Certifications: None
Benefits
- comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- robust retirement plans
- substantial paid time off
- 75% tuition discount
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