Programmer Analyst III

USC Mark & Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

USC Mark & Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute seeks a finance-minded professional to manage budgets and financial operations within an academic research setting. The role emphasizes interpretation of complex financial data, policy guidance, and collaboration with research programs.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in a related field, 3+ years of budget experience, and strong organizational and communication skills suited to a university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience with budget oversight.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and policies.
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience with government and fund accounting is a plus.

Skills

Budget management

Database administration

Project management

Sponsored research proposals

Organization

Communication

Academic/research environment

Education

Master’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, accounting or a related field

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, accounting or a related field

Job description

About Usc

The USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute and Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (INI, www.ini.usc.edu) are world leaders in the development of advanced computational and scientific approaches for the comprehensive mapping of brain structure and function. LONI’s unique multidisciplinary environment and cutting-edge resources allow for integration of clinical, psychological and genotypic information with neuroimaging phenotypes for research questions in neurology, psychiatry and developmental neurobiology.

About Usc

The USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute and Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (INI, www.ini.usc.edu) are world leaders in the development of advanced computational and scientific approaches for the comprehensive mapping of brain structure and function. LONI’s unique multidisciplinary environment and cutting-edge resources allow for integration of clinical, psychological and genotypic information with neuroimaging phenotypes for research questions in neurology, psychiatry and developmental neurobiology.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, accounting or a related field.
• 5 years of related experience.
• University budget experience and/or thorough knowledge of university financial systems, policies and procedures.
• Experience with database administration and management.
• Demonstrated supervisory and/or project management experience.
• Experience with sponsored research proposals.
• Outstanding organization and communication skills.
• Previous work experience in a academic/university and/or research setting a plus.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, accounting or a related field. 3 years of related experience. Demonstrated budget experience, including knowledge of government and fund accounting, and generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Ability to interpret, provide clarity and conceptualize complex financial data and policies. Strong analytical, qualitative, communication, interpersonal, organization, guidance, computer and spreadsheet skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and balance competing priorities.

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