University of Washington · 4 months ago
Grant Analyst
Seattle Campus
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $78K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Washington is a leading institution dedicated to changing lives and fostering a diverse community. They are seeking a Grant Analyst to provide customer service and compliance support in the Grant & Contract Accounting office, ensuring adherence to fiscal policies and enhancing operational effectiveness.
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Responsibilities
Respond promptly to inquiries, applying expert knowledge of award regulations, fiscal policies, and University procedures
Develop and deliver effective training, communications, and guidance to campus stakeholders
Advise faculty and staff on compliance and fiscal matters, and consult with sponsors and peer institutions to resolve complex issues
Identify risks, assess operations, and recommend improvements to strengthen efficiency and compliance
Prepare financial reports and reconciliations to support leadership decision-making
Coordinate the implementation of compliance recommendations and ensure appropriate oversight structures are in place
Provide direction and guidance to administrative and financial staff to promote consistency and best practices
Maintain compliance programs, reporting systems, and fiscal procedures in alignment with University policies and sponsor requirements
Develop compliance tools, analytics, and training materials to support campus stakeholders
Perform complex fiscal analyses including projections, reconciliations, and reporting to guide post-award compliance and decision-making
Evaluate budgeting applications, conduct statistical analyses, and recommend process improvements
Research trends, assess risks, and analyze practices to strengthen compliance and operational effectiveness
Review internal controls and recommend enhancements to ensure accountability and regulatory compliance
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS or BA degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other related field AND four years of demonstrated experience in fiscal management and/or financial analysis
Ability to maintain the customer service work schedule of 8:00 to 5:00, Monday through Friday
Proficiency in using spreadsheets, word processing, and database applications in a Windows-based environment
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex policies and procedures and effectively communicate them to others
Proven leadership capabilities and excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver presentations to large groups
Experience working in large, highly structured organizational settings
Ability to work independently with a high level of reliability, accuracy, and productivity
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to maintain positive working relationships and address complex or sensitive administrative matters
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting critical deadlines
Sound judgment and the ability to exercise discretion and independent decision-making
Demonstrated experience in working with diverse groups, stakeholders, and teams; collaborative, inclusive, and service-oriented style and the ability to foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and teamwork
Preferred
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Participated in a work environment using Lean or a similar structured process improvement effort
Company
University of Washington
University of Washington is an educational institution that provides undergraduate, graduate, and research programs.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
University of Washington has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (249)
2024 (211)
2023 (159)
2022 (171)
2021 (169)
2020 (154)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$205.35MKey Investors
Avista foundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health
2025-04-21Grant· $0.01M
2024-09-13Grant
2024-08-13Grant· $21.1M
Leadership Team
Andrew S Allen
Adjunct Professor
Arthur Denny
Founder
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