Unit Sponsored Projects Analyst 2

The Department of Medicine (DoM) at OHSU is comprised of a diverse community of faculty staff clinicians researchers educators and learners dedicated to advancing patient care education and research across eleven divisions.

The Unit Sponsored Projects Analyst 2 (USPA2) will be a member of the Department of Medicine (DoM) Research Office. The USPA2 will serve as a post-award research administrator supporting a diverse portfolio of sponsored projects with a significant focus on clinical research and industry-sponsored clinical trials. This position will work closely with the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and the Knight Cardiovascular Institute (KCVI) with their clinical trials research teams.

1) Clinical Research & Clinical Trial Financial Management

• Manages the financial administration of clinical research studies and industry-sponsored clinical trials.
• Reviews study budgets sponsor payment schedules invoicing requirements participant-related revenue and research expenses.
• Reconciles research charges and collaborates with the Clinical Research Billing Office to resolve billing discrepancies coverage analysis issues sponsor-billable charges and participant-care expenses.
• Tracks enrollment-based revenue sponsor payments accounts receivable and study financial performance.
• Supports study closeout activities and ensures compliance with sponsor agreements OHSU policies Medicare Coverage Analysis requirements and applicable research billing regulations.
• Serves as a key financial resource to investigators and study teams throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

2) Post-Award Financial Management & Compliance

• Provides comprehensive post-award management of sponsored projects from award setup through closeout.
• Reviews and approves expenditures manages labor distributions completes effort certification and labor adjustments prepares and monitors invoices reconciles revenue analyzes suspense activity and ensures compliance with sponsor federal and institutional requirements.
• Advises investigators and research leadership on award management and long-term financial stewardship.

3) Financial Reporting Forecasting & Portfolio Management

• Prepares and analyzes financial reports projections and forecasts for sponsored projects and research programs.
• Monitors financial performance identifies financial risks projects spending trends and develops recommendations to support sound decision-making and sustainability of research portfolios.

4) Cross-Functional Research Administration Support

• Provides support for departmental research administration activities including service center billing audit requests reporting needs and selected pre-award activities requiring post-award financial expertise.
• Collaborates with research administration colleagues to ensure continuity of operations across the research lifecycle.

5) Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelors degree AND Five years of grants/contracts administration experience or five years of post award financial analysis experience; OR
• Seven years of grants/contracts administration experience or seven years of post award financial analysis experience; OR
• Certification from the Society of Research Administrators (CRA) AND five years of grant and contracts administration experience.

Experience

• Prior Academic Health Center or relevant financial specific experience performing analysis related to operational and sponsored projects.
• Must possess mathematical skills and financial experience required for preparation of financial reports and understanding of expenditures.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Federal and state grant requirements and regulations.
• Intermediate spreadsheet skills including complex functions formulas and formatting. Experience with relational databases.
• Must demonstrate ability to use sophisticated conceptual numerical and analytical skills to solve complex and unique financial problems.
• Strong communication both verbal and written interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive in nature.
• Must have exceptional customer service skills both on the phone and in person and have experience serving diverse populations.

• Demonstrated success working independently and as a member of a collaborative team.

• Self-directed on responsibilities associated with the position and ability to work with little supervision on delegated projects.

• Demonstrated success in prioritizing organizing and handling multiple tasks and deadlines with little supervision.

Experience

• Research academic finance clinical trials finance or grant administration previous experience.
• Two years of OHSU accounting/financial analysis experience.
• Experience managing high volume of sponsored projects and related labor distributions.

Competencies

• Understand of Pre-Award processes.
• Knowledge of OHSUs Office of Proposal and Award Managements (OPAM) policy and procedures.
• Experience with OHSU systems including Cognos Oracle Rubix and Matrix.
• Advanced skill with MS Office Suite including Word Excel Power Point

Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences are highly encouraged to apply.

Working Conditions

• This is a hybrid position which is primarily remote but may require travel to campus as needed.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in team environment. Will be required to attend meetings virtually and occasionally on campus if required.

Physical Demands & Equipment Usage

• This position requires extended time working at a computer; ability to perform key office functions including responding to e-mail composing documents and responding to Teams and e-mail inquiries.