Job Description Summary:UCAR Community Programs (UCP) is excited to announce the job opening for the Business Shared Services (BSS) Budget Analyst II role. This position will (1) provide advanced level financial analysis and award lifecycle management of assigned award portfolios that may include cooperative agreements, grants, and/or contracts, (2) conduct advanced level budget development, projections, analysis, cost control, as well as will prepare financial reports and documentation for awards for external and internal entities, and (3) advise and partner with program staff in business activities related to proposals, finance, and ad

This position will work closely with the Scientific Partner and Service Center's (SPS) Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science's (CPAESS) Business Office, Leadership, UCAR Operations, and will ensure compliance with federal sponsor and/or award requirements.

Successful candidates will demonstrate advanced knowledge and application of institutional policies, federal and sponsor requirements, OMB Uniform Guidance, generally accepted cost principles, and audit requirements. Position Details: Visa Sponsored Job:No

Relocation Assistance Eligible:No

Job Location: Boulder, Colorado

Position Type & Term:Full time, Regular

Compensation Range: $75,989 - $94,989 Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role. Application Notes Application Deadline:This position will be posted until 11:59pm MT November 19, 2024. Applications will not be accepted past this date. Required application materials(preferably in PDF Format):

Resume

Cover Letter- Please address how your skills and experience meet the needs of this position (specifically within the Key Responsibilities categories (Award & Financial Management; Proposals and Data Management, & Analysis) as well as the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections of this job

Application Questionnaire - Provide brief responses to your experiences with the following topics/skills (to be completed within the application):

Diffrentiating communication across diverse audiences.

Comfortability/proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

Managing complex awards (including providing a list of sponsor(s) and range of total award amounts).

Your supervision and management style and approach to supporting the professional development and growth of your staff.

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Work Location: This position is open to candidates seeking in-person, hybrid (combination of in-person and remote), and fully remote opportunities. Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories. What You Will Do Here is a summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.

Key Responsibilities Award and Financial Management

Manage and coordinate the lifecycle of direct awards (cooperative agreements, grants, contracts), including administrative actions and programmatic reporting in collaboration with CPAESS leadership and communicatio

Enter, maintain, and utilize UCAR financial and business systems to forecast, monitor, and reconcile awards, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.

Conduct timely monthly monitoring of accounts, including tracking, reconciling, and projecting expenses and staff allocations within the assigned award portfolio. Identify discrepancies and perform necessary journal entries or budget transfers.

Design and conduct recurring and ad hoc reviews and analyses of award portfolios to ensure compliance with UCAR policies, federal and sponsor requirements, OMB Uniform Guidance, and audit requirements. Proactively identify issues/risks and develop data-informed recommendations.

Design and conduct financial reporting for sponsors and CPAESS leadership, providing detailed monthly and ad hoc financial analyses to monitor award activity and ensure alignment with generally accepted cost principles.

Proposals, Data Management, & Analysis

Serve as the lead proposal administrator, collaborating with Principal Investigators to develop proposal timelines, roles, and responsibilities, and leading the development of budgets and budget... For full info follow application link.