Research Financial Analyst (Post-Award)-248538 Job at Medix™, Silver Spring, MD

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  • Medix™
  • Silver Spring, MD

Job Description

Research Financial Analyst (Post-Award) – Multiple Levels

Silver Spring, MD

Direct Hire | Full-Time

$60,000 – $95,000 (DOE & Level)

We are expanding our Research Finance team and actively hiring multiple Post-Award Research Financial Analysts across four professional levels. These positions are integral to supporting a robust and predominantly NIH-funded research portfolio. Candidates will partner directly with principal investigators, provide high-quality financial analysis, ensure post-award compliance, and contribute to the long-term success of our research mission.

Open Positions

We are currently hiring for the following levels:

Level I (0–1.5 years)

  • Ideal for sharp, motivated early-career professionals with strong aptitude, communication skills, and interest in research finance.
  • Comfort with numbers and willingness to learn is essential.

Level II (3+ years)

  • Solid grants knowledge with strong independence and understanding of post-award processes.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in research finance, grants administration, or financial analysis.
  • Ability to manage a portfolio, work directly with PIs, and handle complex budgeting/forecasting.
  • NIH experience strongly preferred.

Level III – Senior Analyst (5+ years)

  • All Level II qualifications plus ability to independently manage multi-core or programmatic awards (often multi-million-dollar portfolios).
  • Strong project management skills and ability to navigate overlapping deadlines.
  • Functions as an informal leader and subject matter resource (no direct reports).

Lead Analyst (7+ years)

  • Expert-level post-award experience with ability to mentor others and oversee complex strategic portfolios.
  • Provides advanced financial guidance and drives strong compliance across awards.

Key Responsibilities (All Levels)

Responsibilities scale in complexity by level and may include:

  • Managing post-award financials, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring budgetary compliance.
  • Conducting financial analysis, forecasting, and multi-year projections for investigator portfolios.
  • Preparing variance analyses, resolving funding issues, and supporting year-end closeout.
  • Reviewing and approving financial transactions for allowability and allocability.
  • Supporting progress reports, rebudgeting, extensions, and supplemental requests.
  • Ensuring compliance with GAAP, NIH Grants Policy Statement, OMB Uniform Guidance, FDP, CAS, and institutional policies.
  • Collaborating closely with PIs, research staff, and administrative leadership.

Preferred Technical Experience

(Not required at Level I; helpful at higher levels)

  • PeopleSoft
  • Workday
  • Click / Click Commerce (grants management; transitioning to cloud)
  • Agiloft (contracts system)

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong analytical skills and comfort with budgeting and forecasting.
  • Ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights clearly.
  • Experience working with PIs, customers, or stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage overlapping priorities.
  • Commitment to the responsible conduct of research and financial stewardship.

Why Join Us?

  • Multiple hiring levels with clear advancement opportunities.
  • Stable, mission-driven research environment.
  • Collaboration with leading investigators and exposure to large NIH-funded projects.
  • Competitive compensation ($60K–$95K) and direct-hire employment.
  • Professional development in a high-impact field.

Job Tags

Full time, Currently hiring,

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