Budget/Business Analyst
University of Southern California · San Diego, CA · 2 wk ago
Analyst$36.78–$44.23/hrFull-time
Duties
- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Business administration, accounting or related degree and budget experience including knowledge of government and fund accounting.
- Strong computer skills with use of automated spreadsheets.
Pay
The hourly rate range for this position is $36.78 - $44.23. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.