Post Award Costing & Reporting Specialist I - Office of Sponsored Programs

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JOB TITLE:

Post Award Costing and Reporting Specialist I

JOB PURPOSE:

Serve as Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Costing and Reporting team representative on system implementation/maintenance projects. Conduct special projects, including analysis of Facilities and Administration and Fringe Benefit proposal. Work on the development of policies and procedures and interpretation of policies for tasks associated with OSP Costing and Reporting team.  Prepare financial reports/matrix, analyze data flow and make data-driven recommendations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Lead the coordination of effort/payroll certification reporting process and the maintenance/upgrade of the Effort Compensation Compliance (ECC) system.
- Lead the annual Sub-recipient monitoring process and assist in evaluating the financial risk of outgoing subawards and make recommendations to management as necessary.
- Contribute to the development of training materials and conduct training sessions pertaining to various systems utilized by OSP, including but not limited to WyoCloud-PPM, TeamDynamix, and ECC.
- Complete financial month-end close and scheduled processes as assigned.
- Maintain OSP website.
- Review eRA and financial system attributes continually to ensure data integrity.
- Review and support calculation of Service Center rates annually.
- Assist with the periodic system upgrade for the Post Award platforms of eRA system (Cayuse) and financial system (WyoCloud-PPM)
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of the quarterly indirect cost recovery.
- Assist with the preparation of sponsor specific surveys
- Assist with the preparation and testing of externally funded award metrics/reporting.
- Assist with the annual Federal Single Audit process and coordinate other sponsor specific external and internal audits as may be required.
- Assist in the preparation of significant costing projects, such as the Facilities and Administration rate proposal (~3-4 years) and the institution's Disclosure Statement (DS-2), as required.
- Propose solutions to management to enhance organizational goals. Drive business process improvements by offering recommendations for enhanced division-wide efficiencies.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of government, University and specialized regulations and policies, which impact service centers, effort reporting, sub-recipient monitoring, etc.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

- Perform special projects, as directed.
- Attend conferences and workshops applicable to sponsored programs' administration.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives.

COMPETENCIES:

- Attention to Detail
- Decisiveness
- Individual Leadership
- Quality Orientation
- Strong Technical/Professional Knowledge
- Work Prioritization & Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field; or equivalent relevant work experience

Experience:  2 years work-related experience

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements:  None

Experience Evaluation

Minimum experience requirements are evaluated on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis. Relevant part-time experience will be prorated based on hours worked. For example, two years working an average of 20 hours per week is equivalent to approximately one year of full-time experience.

Applicants must include the average hours worked per week for all current and previous positions. Failure to provide this information may affect the evaluation of qualifications.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Broad understanding of and experience using an Oracle-based or comparable financial management system
- Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to establish priorities, manage multiple demands and projects, and meet deadlines
- A strong customer service orientation and attention to details are essential
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Prior work experience providing support at an Institution of Higher Education
- Prior experience in post-award management
- Prior experience in software testing or data analytics

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:  Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

- Cover letter
- Resume or C.V.
- Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position.

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 10/15/2026 will receive full consideration.

WORK LOCATION:

This position is based on campus in Laramie, Wyoming. Flexible work arrangements, including remote work, may be considered based on the needs of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, and applicable University policies and requirements.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS :

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email  [email protected] .

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn  more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website .

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/