Job Information
Ascension Health Grants Pre-Award Sr. Financial Analyst in Remote, United States
Details
Department: Grants and Research Accounting
Schedule: Full-Time: 8-hour day shift, Monday-Friday
Location: Remote
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Proposal Development and Budget Management:
Coordinate budget development reviews.
Provide standardized expense information, including salaries, benefits, andothers.
Review match calculations for accuracy.
Request Fair Market Value (FMV) for internal lease space cost allocations.
Ensure formulas and proposed expenses align with the Request for Proposal(RFP) and allowable costs.
Proposal Tracking and Reporting:
Maintain a comprehensive log of submitted proposals.
Update proposal status upon notification (awarded, rejected, etc.).
Assist with running metrics to track proposal success rates.
Manage "pre-award" projects, supporting the transition to award and post awardphases and notifying relevant personnel.
Confirm cost coverage for awarded projects in case agreements fall through.
Award Intake
Monitor dedicated email for new award notifications.
Analyze funding source, audit requirements, CFDA number, awarding agency, andaward type (R&D, etc.).
Ensure award setup reflects terms and conditions, anticipated spending, andtravel & entertainment needs.
Confirm cost-share components and obtain missing information fromdepartments.
Verify banking information and awarded budget accuracy.
Double-check F&A rate appropriateness (de minimis or negotiated).
Track "pre-award" awards and transition them to "active" upon full agreementexecution.
Communicate award status updates to relevant personnel for invoicing.
Facilitate a smooth transition from pre-award to post-award for funded projects.
Monitor expiring grants and contracts for timely renewals/amendments or pre-award account setup.
Systems Access and Renewals:
Obtain user needs and request access in grant management systems (eRA,Justgrants.gov, Grants.gov, etc.).
Assign Grant Manager roles within the system.
Requirements
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences
Bachelor degree in accounting or finance.
1-2 years of experience in grant administration.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
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