Data Management Specialist

Position Summary
The Data Management Specialist is responsible for reviewing and processing budget loads for new awards amendments modifications and budget revisions involving non-restricted funds. This role ensures accuracy and compliance by reviewing and analyzing information and identifying and resolving errors before entering data into the system often exercising independent decision-making to meet deadlines. It also involves addressing complex scenarios and supporting the development of related processes and policies. The position performs financial analysis generates reports to monitor and validate transactions and maintains data integrity across systems. A high degree of accuracy is essential as errors could result in financial loss for the University audit disallowances and reputational risk for the Office of Sponsored addition the Data Management Specialist provides guidance and training to Award Management and Financial Reporting staff on budget loads revisions and account code selection. Serving as a subject matter expert for sponsored project data entry and system use the role supports staff with questions and system needs interprets relevant policies contributes to the development and enhancement of research administration and financial management procedures reports and documentation. The position delivers high-quality efficient service focusing on customer satisfaction actively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders participating in committees and ensuring the delivery of accurate and reliable financial information.

Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
- Knowledge of accounting budgeting and business practices including the ability to analyze and report on financial data within complex financial systems. - Ability to understand interpret and apply sponsor terms conditions and financial requirements related to research awards. - Demonstrated strong organizational time management and prioritization skills with the ability to perform work accurately efficiently and in a timely manner. - Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. - Demonstrated ability to understand interpret and apply the fiscal requirements terms and conditions of many sponsoring agencies. - Demonstrated strong customer service skills. - Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences (e.g. PIs department representatives campus units external partners). - Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels demonstrating professionalism diplomacy courtesy and tact. - Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data from a complex financial system. - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
- Experience in a university sponsored research office or equivalent setting. - Experience with UNC -CH systems such as RAMSeS ConnectCarolina and Infoporte. - Ability to perform high-volume data entry with a strong emphasis on touch typing and 10-key proficiency.