Associate Grants & Contracts Analyst

Overview

The Associate Grants & Contracts Analyst serves as a key member of the MD Anderson Cancer Center Grants & Contracts Office, responsible for supporting post-award financial administration and compliance for sponsored projects. This position ensures adherence to federal, sponsor, and institutional regulations while assisting with award management, financial oversight, and agreement processes. The Associate Grants & Contracts Analyst collaborates with pre-award and departmental staff to provide excellent customer service to researchers, administrators, and sponsors, ensuring effective stewardship of sponsor funds. MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. This role plays an essential part in maintaining compliance and supporting the financial integrity of sponsored programs that advance MD Anderson\'s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in accounting or a related field; accounting and research background preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of federal regulations and institutional policies.

Work Location & Schedule

Work Location: Remote (on-site as needed)

Typical work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Award Management
  • Perform account financial reconciliation for assigned departments
  • Monitor sponsored award spending for allowability and compliance with regulations
  • Manage payroll and sponsored project effort
  • Prepare required financial and accounting reports to sponsors
  • Complete financial and non-financial closeout according to institutional policy
  • Support institutional audit engagement and response
• Financial Management
  • Generate monthly standard invoices and monitor cash payments
  • Process monthly Letter of Credit draws and related reporting
  • Monitor cash balances and perform collection and cash management duties
• Data & Agreement Management
  • Perform account set-up and ensure accurate data capture in post-award systems
  • Review subrecipient entities for risk assessment and execute subaward agreements
  • Prepare operational reports and metrics for internal and external audiences
• Compliance & Customer Service
  • Work with Principal Investigators, divisions, and sponsors to resolve issues
  • Stay current on sponsor requirements, institutional policies, and regulations
• Other Duties
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Education & Experience

• Education: Required – Bachelor\'s Degree
• Experience: Required – None or may substitute required experience with additional years of education on a one-to-one year basis.

Regulatory & Miscellaneous

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. Satisfaction of all requirements to ensure security and integrity is a condition of hire and continued employment. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Other Information

• Requisition ID: 178442
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: $68,500
• Midpoint Salary: $85,500
• Maximum Salary: $102,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Remote
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No