The primary purpose of this position is to manage the day-to-day operations of the Laboratory for Analytic Sciences (LAS). This will include all aspects of NC State’s engagement with subcontractors and the US government customer. This will require coordination with interdisciplinary and geographically dispersed project teams and subcontractors. The individual in this position will serve as the primary point of contact for the LAS government customer and academic and industry performers. The position involves financial expertise, regulatory compliance, and collaboration skills.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:OperationsManage fast-paced, rapidly evolving operations with multiple stakeholders with a high level of independence and decision-making authorityDevelop and maintain the highest standards of business practices and customer service to meet LAS's organizational goalsDevelop, review, analyze, and document LAS business processes and procedures for LAS to ensure efficiency and alignment with organizational needs.Collaborate with LAS PI and stakeholders to maintain the highest standards of administration and customer service.Constantly review, analyze, and document LAS business processes for LAS to ensure efficiency and alignment with organizational needs.Address issues and non-routine requests related to finances and human resourcesCultivate positive and productive relationships with other departments and units both within and outside the UniversityPrimary point of contact for University offices and stakeholdersFoster collaborative engagement to enhance LAS’'s overall operations and initiativesServe as line manager for operations staff and ensure appropriate training and professional developmentFinancial ManagementPerform LAS financial planning and prediction to support organizational goals. Analyze accounts to track and anticipate financial issues. Summarize financial data to support strategic decision-making processes.Assist with the creation of budgets and financial documentation for the LAS proposals and task ordersCoordinate all budgetary changes and project closeouts.Manage LAS p-card and perform monthly reconciliation.Oversee payment processing in the NCSU system.Contractual ComplianceApply knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and statutes governing LAS workCollaborate with the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) to manage subawardsServe as a resource for financial protocols and policies, providing guidance on cost allowability and compliance.Collaborate with performers and subawardees to ensure compliance and minimize risk to the universityEnsure compliance with departmental fiscal affairs and recommend resource allocation, planning, and procurementEnsure production of administrative reports to meet contractual obligations.Human Resource ManagementOversee HR actions related to any of LAS staff, students and no-pay research visitorsManage department leadership meetings and additional strategic administrative meetings