Sponsored Projects Operations Analyst, Principal

Lead the design, development, refinement, and implementation of complex operational processes that enhance efficiency, strengthen consistency, and ensure alignment with institutional, regulatory, and sponsor requirements. This includes independently evaluating and optimizing workflows across pre‑award, post‑award, contracting, and financial compliance functions, applying advanced analytical skills, and exercising sound judgment to recommend and implement improvements that support the full sponsored projects lifecycle. Provide leadership and business support in planning, supporting, and executing complex system upgrades, new technology implementations, and workflow automation initiatives. This includes independently assessing system impacts, coordinating cross‑functional requirements, and ensuring organizational readiness through strategic training, documentation, and change‑management activities that enable smooth adoption and long‑term system effectiveness. Maintain and enhance internal procedural documentation (Confluence) and external Research Support web content by independently evaluating needs, updating materials, and ensuring clear, accurate guidance for staff and campus partners. Propose and complete special projects as needed to support office. Support front desk administrative activities as needed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to learn and work independently, including in a remote work environment. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Excellent analytical and quantitative skills. Self-driven with the ability to initiate and complete projects with minimal oversight. Knowledge of University software tools such as Financials, Research, and Analytics. Familiarity with or ability to learn advanced software tools such as Microsoft Power Apps and AI tools such as Copilot and Gemini. Knowledge of system design and development.