Statistical Research Specialist

The role will serve as a liaison between the Accounts Management Office (AMO) and the RHTP project team, supporting consistent fiscal processes, budget monitoring, contract administration, reimbursement, and payment activities. Coordinate with Accounts Management, General Ledger, and Accounts Payable teams regarding upcoming initiatives, anticipated expenditures, financial estimates, and fiscal issues.

Statistical Research Specialist - Need Local Candidates Position Details

• Location: Tennessee

• Department: Administrative Services Accounts Management Office

Position Summary

We are seeking a qualified professional to support the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) with fiscal operations and financial administration. The role will serve as a liaison between the Accounts Management Office (AMO) and the RHTP project team, supporting consistent fiscal processes, budget monitoring, contract administration, reimbursement, and payment activities.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of governmental accounting, federal grants management, budgeting, contract administration, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide fiscal guidance to RHTP project leads and program staff on accounting, contracting, reimbursement, invoicing, payment, and documentation procedures.

• Coordinate with Accounts Management, General Ledger, and Accounts Payable teams regarding upcoming initiatives, anticipated expenditures, financial estimates, and fiscal issues.

• Review proposed program activities, contract budgets, deliverables, payment provisions, reimbursement requirements, and supporting documentation.

• Help program staff understand contract dates, state fiscal years, federal budget periods, obligation requirements, expenditure deadlines, and liquidation periods.

• Support the review of invoices, reimbursement requests, advance payment requests, and related financial documentation.

• Assist with expenditure estimates, budget monitoring, use-of-funds classification, reconciliations, financial reporting, drawdown activities, and program closeout.

• Maintain knowledge of RHTP guidance, Notices of Award, approved applications, CMS FAQs, applicable federal requirements, and executed agreements.

• Communicate relevant fiscal and regulatory updates to project and finance staff.

• Develop fiscal guidance documents, checklists, templates, desk guides, and presentations.

• Maintain organized fiscal records and assist with resolving documentation gaps, process questions, and monitoring requests.

• Promote consistent fiscal administration and adherence to established financial procedures.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of governmental accounting and financial administration.

• Understanding of federal grants management and budgeting.

• Knowledge of contract and subrecipient administration.

• Familiarity with reimbursement, invoice processing, payment procedures, and financial reporting.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to interpret complex fiscal requirements and provide clear, practical guidance.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with program staff, accounting teams, and finance personnel.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with state or federal grant programs.

• Experience in governmental accounting, contract management, financial reporting, or budgeting.

• Familiarity with state accounting and procurement systems.

• Experience supporting grant-funded initiatives and financial compliance activities.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).

• Other relevant professional certifications.

Core Competencies

• Fiscal judgment and financial analysis.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Organization and time management.

• Written and verbal communication.

• Problem-solving and decision-making.

• Stakeholder coordination and collaboration.

• Ability to translate complex requirements into practical guidance.