Data Management Specialist

About the role

The Data Management Specialist is responsible for reviewing and processing budget loads for new awards, amendments, modifications, and budget revisions involving non-restricted funds. This role ensures accuracy and compliance by reviewing and analyzing information and identifying and resolving errors before entering data into the system – often exercising independent decision-making to meet deadlines. It also involves addressing complex scenarios and supporting the development of related processes and policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accuracy and compliance by reviewing and analyzing information and identifying and resolving errors before entering data into the system.
• Addresses complex scenarios and supports the development of related processes and policies.
• Performs financial analysis, generates reports to monitor and validate transactions, and maintains data integrity across systems.
• Provides guidance and training to Award Management and Financial Reporting staff on budget loads, revisions, and account code selection.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for sponsored project data entry and system use, supporting staff with questions and system needs.
• Contributes to the development and enhancement of research administration and financial management procedures, reports, and documentation.
• Delivers high-quality, efficient service, focusing on customer satisfaction, actively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, participating in committees, and ensuring the delivery of accurate and reliable financial information.

Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and business practices, including the ability to analyze and report on financial data within complex financial systems.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply sponsor terms, conditions, and financial requirements related to research awards.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills with the ability to perform work accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and apply the fiscal requirements, terms, and conditions of many sponsoring agencies.
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences (e.g., PIs, department representatives, campus units, external partners).
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels, demonstrating professionalism, diplomacy, courtesy, and tact.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data from a complex financial system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Entry-level with Masters; or Bachelors and 0-2 yrs experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and business practices.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply sponsor terms, conditions, and financial requirements.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of fiscal requirements, terms, and conditions of many sponsoring agencies.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences.
• Professionalism, diplomacy, courtesy, and tact.
• Analytical skills, including the ability to analyze financial data.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$52,000 - $57,000

Schedule

Full-Time Permanent