Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) supports the nation's second largest research program of the Veterans Health Administration and is looking for an experienced

Post-Award Contract and Grant Analyst.The Post-Award Analyst manages post-award activities of medium complexity sponsored projects, such as federal grants, foundation grants, and industry sponsored agreements. The Post-Award Analyst will provide general post-award services to an assigned number of Principal Investigators (PIs) and will maintain internal post-award processes, including accurate qualitative and financial data input and data maintenance.

BENEFITS

PAVIR offers

generous benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental,

14 paid holidays, paid vacation time, sick pay, a

401(k) with a fully vested 6% company match and 3% profit share, a wellness program, commuter benefits, and professional development training. Plus, we pay for life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform timely, compliant, post-award administration for more complex and more diverse PI portfolio:

• Review monthly PI statements;
• Create budget entries in Solomon as needed;
• Monitor spending on an ongoing and regular basis;
• Prepare projections and forecasts, identifying any areas needing update;
• Review and approve requisitions/purchase orders and personnel requests assuring availability of funds and appropriateness expenditures in accordance with sponsor, PAVIR and VA policies and regulations;
• Monitor effort certification for accuracy and timeliness;
• Prepare timely submission of scientific and financial progress reports to sponsors for manager review and submission;
• Review files for post award after hand-off from pre-award;
• Interpret sponsor requirements and incorporate with understanding of VA and PAVIR policies;
• Review, understand and be able to communicate the need for sponsor's prior approval processes
• Implement internal compliance requirements, including VA compliance;
• Perform timely account maintenance duties including budget and or other data entries, file maintenance, and account closeout.

Communicate with internal and external parties

:

• Communicate status updates and workflow needs intra- and inter-departmentally;
• Communicate with PIs monthly or more frequently as needed to review PI portfolio including:
• Monthly expenses;
• Projections;
• Effort;
• Reporting requirements;
• Liaise between PI and sponsor or subrecipients to obtain needed approvals;
• Issue, monitor, and amend sub-agreements and personnel agreements;
• Assist with other tasks as assigned.
• Participate in department activities and process improvement activities as appropriate;
• Contribute and help maintain Standard Operating Procedures for department and position;
• Maintain internal processes, including accurate qualitative and financial data input and data maintenance;
• Work on special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

A./B.S. degree or equivalent experience;

2-5 years of experience in research administration/grants management in an academic, academic medical center or research office setting involving interactions with individuals at all levels;

Experience providing high level of customer service;

2-4 years directly related post-award departmental of central research administration/grants management experience;

Experience with complex federal awards such as NIH and DoD;

Experience working in a professional research environment while demonstrating professional behavior;

Working knowledge of Research Administration/Grants Management;

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