Job Description Summary:UCAR Community Programs (UCP) is excited to announce the job opening for the Business Shared Services (BSS) Budget Analyst III role. This position will provide expert-level (1) financial analysis and award lifecycle management of assigned award portfolios that may include cooperative agreements, grants, and contracts, (2) budget development, projections, analysis, and cost control, and (3) financial reports and award documentation for external and internal entities. Additionally, the BSS-SPS Budget Analyst III will provide leadership in proposal development/review and programmatic financial analysis, trends, and statistics, and will advise and partner with program staff in business activities related to proposals, finance, and administration.

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

Successful candidates will demonstrate expert knowledge and application of institutional policies, federal and sponsor requirements, OMB Uniform Guidance, and 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: $92,103 - $115,128 Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role. Application Notes Application Deadline: This position will be posted untilSeptember 22, 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):

Working with external stakeholders.

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 management style and specific actions you have taken to create an environment where your supervisees feel safe to provide feedback.

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Work Location: This position is open to candidates seeking in-person and hybrid (combination of in-person and remote) opportunities. This position is eligible for remote work local to the Denver/Boulder area, as periodic/regular visits to the Boulder office will be required.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 the lifecycle of complex direct awards (cooperative agreements, grants, contracts) and lead the coordination of administrative actions within the assigned portfolio.

Enter and maintain data in UCAR business systems, utilize financial systems for forecasting, monitoring, and reconciling awards, and conduct monthly monitoring of accounts, including expense and staff allocation tracking.

Identify discrepancies, perform necessary journal entries or budget transfers, and ensure compliance with UCAR policies, federal and sponsor requirements, OMB Uniform Guidance, and generally accepted cost principles.

Design and conduct both recurring and ad hoc financial reporting and expert reviews to monitor award a tivity, providing detailed analyses to CPAESS leadership and sponsors.

Proactively identify issues and risks, develop data-informed recommendations, inform/consult with CPAESS leadership,... For full info follow application link.

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives to develop and maintain a diverse workforce. UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual