Research Contracts & Invoice Analyst: Center for Transportation Research, Nashville - UTK

University of Tennessee · Nashville

The Research Contract & Invoice Analyst is responsible for specialized contract and invoice management functions for the Strategic Planning, Research & Innovation Division within TDOT. Using independent judgment within delegated authority, the position sets objectives for its own work and ensures accurate, timely, and compliant management of contracts and invoices. The analyst performs statistical analysis, compiles and analyzes compliance data and advises the office on financial matters. The position interprets situations and proactively recognizes and solves problems, modifying procedures as necessary to maintain alignment with TDOT Finance standards, FHWA requirements, and internal procedures.

The position’s duty station is located at TDOT’s headquarters in the William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower in downtown Nashville, TN.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

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The primary purpose of the TDOT Research Contract & Invoice Analyst is to ensure accurate, timely, and compliance management of consultant and grantee contracts and invoices within the TDOT Strategic Planning, Research & Innovation Division. The position’s duty station is located at TDOT’s headquarters in the William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower in downtown Nashville, TN.

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