Fiscal Analyst 3

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

You will serve as a senior-level Fiscal Analyst 3 supporting the Paul G. Allen School for Global Health, with the College of Veterinary Medicine, where you will independently lead both pre-award and post-award grant administration for a diverse portfolio of domestic and international research projects. In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and execute complex financial processes while ensuring full compliance with federal, sponsor, institutional, and international regulations. You will apply your expertise to develop and manage budgets, provide advanced fiscal analysis, and interpret regulatory requirements to guide sound financial decisions across the unit. In your day-to-day work, you will exercise independent judgment and decision-making authority to address non-routine and highly complex fiscal matters. You will resolve compliance challenges, manage risk, and oversee financial activities that require strong analytical skills and attention to detail. As a trusted resource, you will serve as a primary fiscal authority for leadership, faculty, and staff—offering strategic guidance and clear interpretation of policies and regulations. Your contributions will directly support long-term financial sustainability, informed planning, and the overall success of research initiatives within the organization.

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, and 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 both pre-award and post-award grant administration for a diverse portfolio of domestic and international research projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute complex financial processes while ensuring full compliance with federal, sponsor, institutional, and international regulations.
• Develop and manage budgets.
• Provide advanced fiscal analysis.
• Interpret regulatory requirements to guide sound financial decisions across the unit.
• Exercise independent judgment and decision-making authority to address non-routine and highly complex fiscal matters.
• Resolve compliance challenges, manage risk, and oversee financial activities.
• Serve as a primary fiscal authority for leadership, faculty, and staff, offering strategic guidance and clear interpretation of policies and regulations.

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