Fiscal Analyst 3

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

5d • $5,137 - $6,906 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role serves as a senior-level Fiscal Analyst 3 supporting the Paul G. Allen School for Global Health, within the College of Veterinary Medicine. The position independently leads both pre-award and post-award grant administration for a diverse portfolio of domestic and international research projects. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and executing complex financial processes while ensuring compliance with federal, sponsor, institutional, and international regulations. The analyst will develop and manage budgets, provide advanced fiscal analysis, and interpret regulatory requirements to guide financial decisions. This position requires independent judgment and decision-making authority for non-routine and complex fiscal matters, including resolving compliance challenges, managing risk, and overseeing financial activities. The Fiscal Analyst 3 will act as a primary fiscal authority for leadership, faculty, and staff, offering strategic guidance and interpretation of policies and regulations to support long-term financial sustainability and research initiatives.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and two (2) years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience using accounting information systems, Microsoft Office, and various financial software for analytics and budget planning.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.
• Professional experience using various collaborative platforms (TEAMS, Zoom, Outlook, other PM applications) to foster relationships building across time zones, boarders, and cultures, to deliver successful financial reporting and operational project support.
• Experience working with grant funding.
• Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with USAID or Center for Disease Control Cooperative Agreements and grant submissions.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and managing large complex research projects, including managing multiple projects simultaneously and adhering to deadlines.
• Certified grant administrator.
• Experience working with International Non-Government Organizations.
• Knowledge of WSU Business Policies and Procedures.
• Professional experience working in a higher education environment.
• Experience using Workday accounting, payroll systems and HCM modules.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead pre-award and post-award grant administration for a diverse portfolio of domestic and international research projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute complex financial processes, ensuring compliance with federal, sponsor, institutional, and international regulations.
• Develop and manage budgets.
• Provide advanced fiscal analysis.
• Interpret regulatory requirements to guide sound financial decisions.
• Exercise independent judgment and decision-making authority to address non-routine and highly complex fiscal matters.
• Resolve compliance challenges and manage risk.
• Oversee financial activities requiring strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Serve as a primary fiscal authority for leadership, faculty, and staff, offering strategic guidance and clear interpretation of policies and regulations.
• Support long-term financial sustainability, informed planning, and the overall success of research initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development
• Employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior