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!

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Our Values

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Department

Research Operations

Job Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst, Grants Administration is responsible for managing contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, confidentiality agreements, data use agreements, other outside funding activities, and assigned projects including sponsor and grant deliverables. Participates in the development of grant applications and grant budgets, coordination of grant proposal development and submission, and assisting scientists, investigators, program/project managers, and directors with grant award processing. The Senior Financial 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, has the ability to quickly identify areas that require sponsor clarification, as well as identify and resolve areas that deviate from standard Denver Health practice and would require special considerations in order to accomplish project objectives and/or 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 assist in the development of 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. Reconciliations 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 communicate to department and DH research staff sponsor guidance and requirements. Reviews IRB protocol submissions to ensure compliance with 45 CFR Part 46 and Denver Health policies and procedures. (25%)
• Assist leadership with special projects and/or tasks, as assigned, which may include, but are not limited to: • Leading and taking responsibility for following through on key initiatives. • Assuming responsibility for more complex and difficult assignments. • Participating in identification and opportunities for process improvement • Assisting 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 as applicable. Maintains a positive attitude and assist leadership in maintaining morale and a cohesive team. (10%)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree ` Required or
• High School Diploma or GED 8 years of relevant work experience is required. Experience can be accepted in lieu of education. Required

Work Experience:

• 4-6 years 4-6 years of experience working with federal grants and contracts, which includes working knowledge of federal, state, and sponsor regulations and guidelines. Required

Licenses:

• CRA-Certified Research Administrator - RACC - Research Administrators Certification Council Required or
• CCRP-Clinical Research Professional - SOCRA - Society of Clinical Research Associates Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work accurately and attend to details.
• Demonstrated in-depth expertise in all aspects of grants management including but not limited to; methods and procedures relative to grant applications, funding, and regulations. Experience with grants.gov application submission process, as well as other electronic application platforms.
• Must be detail oriented and have solid organizational and time management skills to be able to work in a high volume, high demand setting.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate several activities at a time with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others and relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations. Must be able to interact at and communicate to all levels of an organization.
• Reading - Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to stay up-to-date technically, conceptually, and methodologically and apply new knowledge to the job.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure and time constraints.

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$76,100.00 - $114,200.00 / yr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.