Budget/Business Analyst
About The Position
The Budget/Business Analyst supports the Finance Department at the USC Keck School of Medicine’s Alzheimer Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), an academic institute in San Diego focused on advancing Alzheimer’s disease treatments through innovative clinical trials. The analyst works with principal investigators and university departments on proposal development, project budgets, sponsored awards, financial oversight, reporting, and contract closeout. The role also advises on applicable university and government policies, serves as a technical resource, and contributes to process improvements and group projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree; combined experience and education may substitute for the minimum education requirement.
- At least 1 year of experience.
- Degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field.
- Budget experience, including knowledge of government and fund accounting.
- Strong computer skills, including use of automated spreadsheets.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred bachelor’s degree.
- Preferred 2 years of experience.
- University budget experience and knowledge of university financial systems.
Responsibilities
- Participate with principal investigators in preparing administrative components of proposals in accordance with sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines; oversee and communicate the submission process and review documents for completeness and compliance.
- Develop, prepare, and finalize project budgets and provide budget justifications.
- Serve as a primary liaison and active partner for principal investigators, the Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments; respond to sponsor inquiries.
- Collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are properly set up and cost-sharing requirements are fulfilled; initiate cost transfers.
- Review and approve expenditures; advise on post-award spending and commitments; oversee compliance related to funds and revenue.
- Develop and communicate project-status reports, forecasts, and decision aids.
- Participate in contract closeout; submit final reports and certificates; compile information and documents for audit inquiries.
- Understand, apply, and advise on university and government policies for projects.
- Serve as a subject-area resource and technical resource to principal investigators and other university staff.
- Participate in and contribute to process improvements; lead other staff in group projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
