Budget/Business Analyst

University of Southern California•San Diego, CA

5d•$37 - $44

About The Position

The USC Keck School of Medicine - Alzheimer Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), located in San Diego, California is an academic institute comprised of an expert panel of scientific collaborators committed to advancing the development of new treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) through innovative clinical trials. ATRI is looking for an Budget/Business Analyst to support the Finance Department. Duties will include, but are not limited to: Participate with principal investigator in the preparation of the administrative components of proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines. Oversee and communicate submission process, both paper and electronic. Reviews documents for completeness and compliance. Develop, prepare, and finalize project budgets. Provide budget justification. Serve as primary liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments. Respond to sponsor inquiries. Collaborate with Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly and cost-sharing requirements are fulfilled. Initiates cost transfers. Review and approve expenditures. Advise on post award spending and commitment activity. Oversee compliance related to fund and revenue. Develop and communicate reports supporting project status. Create effective forecasting and decision aids. Participate in contract closeout process. Submit final reports and certificates. Complies information and documents needed for audit inquiries. Understand, apply, and advise on University and government policies for projects. Serves as a resource on subject area and overall technical resource to principal investigator and other University staff. Participate in and contributes to process improvements. Leads other staff in group projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
1 year Minimum Experience
Business administration, accounting or related degree and budget experience including knowledge of government and fund accounting.
Strong computer skills with use of automated spreadsheets.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
2 years Preferred Experience
University budget experience and knowledge of university financial systems.

Responsibilities

Participate with principal investigator in the preparation of the administrative components of proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines.
Oversee and communicate submission process, both paper and electronic.
Reviews documents for completeness and compliance.
Develop, prepare, and finalize project budgets.
Provide budget justification.
Serve as primary liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments.
Respond to sponsor inquiries.
Collaborate with Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly and cost-sharing requirements are fulfilled.
Initiates cost transfers.
Review and approve expenditures.
Advise on post award spending and commitment activity.
Oversee compliance related to fund and revenue.
Develop and communicate reports supporting project status.
Create effective forecasting and decision aids.
Participate in contract closeout process.
Submit final reports and certificates.
Complies information and documents needed for audit inquiries.
Understand, apply, and advise on University and government policies for projects.
Serves as a resource on subject area and overall technical resource to principal investigator and other University staff.
Participate in and contributes to process improvements.
Leads other staff in group projects.