COMPLIANCE ANALYST - University of Washington

Req #: 239391 Department: OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS Job Location Detail: This position is eligible for telework. Posting Date: 09/30/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $6,642 - $7,100 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701\_a11y.pdf) As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The values of diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to the success of our research enterprise and are embedded in the culture of who we are as an institution and employer. We create progressive change honoring the unique and diverse perspectives in the Office of Research and the UW research community. We strengthen our commitment to the core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering an environment of authenticity in support of our mission to provide an equitable and accessible community to all. Read more here: https://www.washington.edu/research/or/office-of-research-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ The University of Washington's Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) has an outstanding opportunity for **Compliance Analyst** on the Proposals and Awards Team. OSP facilitates over $1.8 billion annually in sponsored project awards. This position is eligible for telework. **POSITION COMPLEXITIES** The individual in this position must be able to analyze, prioritize, and balance a challenging workload in a deadline driven working environment. The GCA will be comfortable making independent decisions based on sound judgment and will independently assist faculty and their delegates or representatives. **POSITION DIMENSIONS AND IMPACT TO THE UNIVERSITY** The Grant and Contract Analyst (GCA) reviews and ensures the timely submittal of research related grant and contract proposals. The GCA also reviews, negotiates, and approves federal and non-federal awards on behalf of the University. This position has delegated signature authority and the responsibility to make certifications on behalf of the University. The GCA serves as the liaison between the University and the awarding agency. Thorough administrative analysis and independent judgment are critical components of this position. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Proposal Review and Submission - 50% + Reviews complex proposals that may include applications to large, complex programs with multiple collaborators. + Communicates sponsor and regulatory requirements to department representatives as part of proposal review. + Interprets University policies as they relate to the proposed work. + Uses multiple sponsor electronic systems, which may require effective troubleshooting to resolve system issues. + Collaborates with other University offices to facilitate the smooth preparation, review, and submission of larger, more complex proposals. + May act as a subject matter resource to department units during the early proposal preparation phase.Award Review, Negotiation, and Acceptance -50 % + Reviews and accepts grant and contract awards from federal and non-federal sponsors. + Evaluates award terms and conditions to ensure consistency with federal and state law. + Negotiates acceptable award terms that are consistent with federal and state law, University policy, processes, and systems; and that are also consistent with originating sponsor or funder requirements. + Communicates federal grant management and non-fiscal compliance requirements to faculty investigator and department representatives. + Serves as the University liaison to sponsor representatives to gather or provide information and reconcile issues pertaining to grant and contract awards. + Interprets, explains, and applies complicated rules, regulations and policies to specific work scopes and award terms and conditions. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** + A bachelor's degree AND five years of increasingly responsible experience in grant and contract administration OR additional related years of experience in lieu of the degree. **Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.** **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS** + Knowledge of federal regulations, sponsor guidelines, the Federal Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance (2 C.F.R. Part 200), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as they relate to sponsored program activity. + Experience with federal electronic research administration systems. + Able to quickly adapt to changing regulations, apply knowledge to different fact situations and make independent decisions. + Proficient in modern computer applications and platforms like MS Office Suite, MS Teams, Zoom and database systems. + Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within and across teams. + Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills. + A demonstrated capacity to work with and within a diverse community. **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS** + Experience with copyright law, academic publication practices, intellectual property rights, and data ownership. + Knowledge of non-profit foundation funder policies. + Experience working in a large education institution with a diverse research portfolio. **CONDITITONS OF EMPLOYMENT** This position requires the ability to meet strict proposal submission deadlines which may require working beyond normal hours including evenings and/or weekends. These deadlines apply to nearly all facets of grants processing and include the sponsoring agencies as well as University personnel. Additional deadlines apply for the federal and state agencies at the close of their fiscal years. **Application Process:** The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.