Grant Analyst

Grant Analyst Robert Half - 3.9 Hartford, CT Job Details Temporary | Contract $27.41 - $31.74 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Stakeholder engagement Budget management Internal controls Financial data reconciliation Data analysis skills Financial management report preparation Mid-level Financial analysis 3 years Financial control management Grant budgeting Accounting and finance experience Budgeting Communication skills Financial compliance Stakeholder management Full Job Description We are looking for a skilled Grant Analyst to join our team in Storrs, Connecticut. In this contract role, you will play a critical part in managing post-award grant activities, ensuring compliance with fiscal policies, and supporting principal investigators (PIs) with financial oversight. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the success of various research initiatives within a dynamic university environment.

Responsibilities:

Assist principal investigators with onboarding processes for new awards, including requesting pre-award or advance account setup. Monitor grant accounts daily to ensure proper budget allocation, policy compliance, and alignment with account purposes. Review and reconcile transactions routinely, ensuring expenditures align with budget terms, award conditions, and reporting standards. Provide customized monthly financial reports, including detailed projections of future expenditures. Support PIs in managing effort certifications, ensuring salary allocations accurately reflect project contributions. Facilitate post-award modifications such as budget adjustments, extensions, or other sponsor-approved revisions. Assist PIs with sponsor-required interim and final reporting, as well as financial closeout activities in adherence to university policies. Manage personnel effort and authorization processes in coordination with university payroll cycles. Ensure proper documentation and controls are in place for all transactions and processes related to grant accounts. A minimum of 3 years of experience in grant management, financial analysis, or a closely related field. Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with grant terms and conditions. Proven ability to analyze and reconcile financial data with a high degree of accuracy. Familiarity with tools and systems used for financial monitoring, such as HuskyBuy and Concur, is a plus. Excellent organizational and communication skills to effectively collaborate with PIs and other stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience with post-award grant processes, including reporting and closeout procedures. Knowledge of university fiscal policies and sponsor regulations is highly desirable. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources . © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .