Budget Analysts

University of Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Huntsman Cancer Institute is seeking a Budget Analyst II to support budgeting and resource planning efforts. You will assist in defining project content, use statistical models to analyze data, and help prepare cost forecasts that influence budget decisions.

You will also contribute to annual budget processes and maintain relevant budgeting databases, ensuring accurate financial reporting for informed resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years direct related work experience or Master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years.
• Experience in higher education financial areas is preferred.
• Ability to maintain and update computerized databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining content and scope of budget and resource projects.
• Use statistical methods and models to analyze issues and information.
• Collect and analyze data; prepare and distribute reports on research results.
• Prepare statistical/financial studies and cost/income forecasts.
• Assist in preparation and analysis of the department’s annual operating budget.
• Help maintain the budget system and budget database.

Skills

Budget analysis

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Budgeting software

Database systems

Job description

Job Summary

Assists in preparing operating budgets. Develops, analyzes, and presents timely and accurate data and information for fiscal planning, budget decision-making, and resource allocation. Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.

Responsibilities

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

• Assists Budget and Resource Planning personnel in defining the content and scope of budget and resource projects and assignments.
• Utilizes statistical methods and computerized models to organize and analyze issues and information.
• Collects and analyzes data and evaluates alternatives; prepares and distributes reports on research results for review.
• Prepares statistical/ financial studies and cost/ income forecasts that are used in addressing issues that have a budgetary impact.
• Assists in the preparation and analysis of the department’s annual operating budget.
• Assists in the maintenance of the budget system and budget database.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Budget Analyst, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• A familiarity with maintaining and updating computerized databases and experience in higher education financial areas is preferred.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems(“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page . Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

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