Lead Financial Analyst, Grants Administration (Clinical Trials Services)

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Lead Financial Analyst, Grants Administration (Clinical Trials Services) to join our team. Job Summary The Senior Financial Analyst, Grants Administration is responsible for managing contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, confidentiality agreements, data use agreements, and other outside funding activities, as well as assigned projects including sponsor and grant deliverables. The analyst participates in the development of grant applications and grant budgets, coordinates grant proposal development and submission, and assists scientists, investigators, program/project managers, and directors with grant award processing. The analyst assumes complex assignments and is a resource for other grant analyst staff. Essential Functions Pre-Award: Works with internal and external stakeholders to submit proposals timely and accurately. Provides expert guidance throughout the application process, relying on past application experience, and quickly identifies areas that require sponsor clarification or require special considerations to accomplish project objectives and sponsor requirements. Provides support to grant analysts and assigned Denver Health departments throughout the reviewing and analyzing of proposals and applications for sponsored programs and research. Develops and/or assists in developing complex budgets. Completes administrative sections of grant proposal, following application instructions and guidelines. Guides and assists with electronic grant submissions. (25%) Post-Award: Achieves a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the grant process once it has been awarded, including approval of expenses and reporting requirements. Coordinates and assists in the preparation of reports for timely submission. Analyzes and addresses all budgetary, accounting, billing and payment concerns. Completes reconciliations of financial data, which can be complex in nature. Researches, analyzes and reconciles grant projects on a timely basis, maintaining supporting documentation. (25%) Compliance: Maintains compliance with regard to rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures in accordance with 2 CFR 200, 45 CFR Part 75, and sponsor specific requirements. Ensures compliance with sponsor regulations and RFP guidelines, and Denver Health policies and procedures. Interprets and communicates sponsor guidance and requirements to departments and DH research staff. Reviews IRB protocol submissions to ensure compliance with 45 CFR Part 46 and Denver Health policies and procedures. (25%) Special Projects: Leads and takes responsibility for following through on key initiatives; assumes responsibility for more complex and difficult assignments; participates in identification and opportunities for process improvement; assists with onboarding and training for new hires as needed for departmental success. (15%) Customer Service: Manages expectations and contributions of key stakeholders. Exercises tact, diplomacy and discretion in verbal and written communication to assigned departments, sponsors and Denver Health personnel. Maintains a positive attitude and assists leadership in maintaining morale and a cohesive team. (10%) Education Bachelor's Degree (Required) High School Diploma or GED with 8 years of relevant work experience (Experience can be accepted in lieu of education. Required) Work Experience 4-6 years of experience working with federal grants and contracts, including working knowledge of federal, state, and sponsor regulations and guidelines. (Required) Licenses CRA-Certified Research Administrator – RACC – Research Administrators Certification Council (Required) CCRP-Clinical Research Professional – SOCRA – Society of Clinical Research Associates (Required) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to work accurately and attend to detail. Demonstrated in-depth ... #J-18808-Ljbffr Denver Health and Hospital Authority