Grants Analyst

DRI’s Financial Services Office is recruiting for a Temporary Grants Analyst professional to perform post award accounting functions under the direction of the Post Award Financial Manager. This position works with federal, state, local government, and private sponsors. This position provides post award accounting activities, including day-to-day administrative and financial functions such as reviewing award contracts and award set-up, maintenance, invoicing, and close-out. The Grants Analyst will also provide support and assistance to division business managers, faculty, staff, and sponsors regarding post-award accounting activities. This position is based in Reno, NV, but is eligible for a flexible work schedule (hybrid or remote).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors and maintains document files, reports, payments for active and subawards;
• Corresponds with the divisions and sponsors to ensure needs are being met;
• Enters and verifies budget modifications and no-cost extensions;
• Verifies approvals for all account modifications;
• Reviews all award transactions;
• Prepares monthly billing summaries for assigned awards;
• Prepares invoices for sponsors per terms and conditions of each award;
• Monitors outstanding invoices;
• Reviews each award monthly for expenditures and modifications;
• Reviews all award agreements noting the terms, conditions, and regulations;
• Sets up and manages cost share accounts and subawards;
• Processes approved subaward payments.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with two (2) years of full-time accounting or grants and contracts experience
• Experience with financial accounting systems
• Intermediate Excel experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Grants and Contracts in a University or Non-profit entity
• Working knowledge of Workday financial management or similar software
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance and/or audit process

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required)

• Individual initiative and ability to work with minimal direct supervision;
• Attention to details
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to develop working relationships with divisions, faculty, and staff;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously; excellent time management skills. Ability to handle time pressures and adhere to deadlines.

Conditions of Employment

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Organization Summary

The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is a recognized world leader in basic and applied environmental research. Committed to scientific excellence and integrity, DRI faculty, students who work alongside them, and staff have developed scientific knowledge and innovative technologies in research projects around the globe.

Since 1959, DRI’s research has advanced scientific knowledge on topics ranging from humans’ impact on the environment to the environment’s impact on humans. DRI’s impactful science and inspiring solutions support Nevada’s diverse economy, provide science-based educational opportunities, and inform policymakers, business leaders, and community members. With campuses in Las Vegas and Reno, DRI serves as the non-profit research arm of the Nevada System of Higher Education.

Compensation Grade/Benefits

This is a DRI Administrative Faculty-B position with an annual base salary range of $60,000- $80,000, and starting salary is commensurate with education and experience.

DRI offers a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, land life insurance; including 17.5% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and the choice of three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts. Additionally, there is no state income tax and no social security deduction. This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Please upload the following documents in the specified section:

• Cover letter detailing how your experience and professional qualifications meet the requirements and prepare you to succeed in this role at DRI.
• Current resume.
• Contact information for three professional references, to be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant permission at that time.

This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately and provide all required attachments to receive full consideration. Failure to address each required qualification in the materials will disqualify the candidate from further consideration.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

DRI employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” report within Workday to find and apply for jobs at DRI and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0146245” in the search box.

For more detailed information about DRI, please visit us at www.dri.edu. For questions regarding this position or assistance with your application, please email jobs@dri.edu or call the recruiting office at 775-673-7431.