Sponsored Programs is part of the Office of Research, a group dedicated to aiding the research community in navigating the lifecycle of their work, from finding funding to creating proposals to helping inventions find their way to the public.

The Compliance Analyst monitors and audits financial activity and expenditures for sponsored awards and sub awards which fund research projects. This position ensures that all financial activities regarding these funds meet all applicable state, federal, and funding agency regulations and contractual terms and conditions. Provides relationship management with all sponsored award agencies and serves as liaison between Sponsored Programs (SP), Principal Investigators (PIs), Faculty and Administrators. This position provides guidance to SP staff and other BU Offices to ensure research projects follow University policies and procedures and all applicable regulatory compliance standards. Responsible for project budget administration including the activation and inactivation of budget accounts, processing non-complex grant and contract transactions, including but not limited to determining fund availability, verifying account coding and reviewing transactions for proper adherence to all applicable regulations. Assists with a variety of internal and external audits including the Federal A-133 audit.

This position is eligible for the generous tuition remission at Boston University.

Required Skills

• Work experience: 3 years required.
• Education experience: Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to be flexible and work independently, and three years of related experience.

All applications must include a cover letter to be considered.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience

• Work experience: 3 years required.
• Education experience: Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to be flexible and work independently, and three years of related experience.

All applications must include a cover letter to be considered.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.