Research Ops Finance & Budget Analyst

Akraya, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

A talent solutions firm is seeking a contractor for operational and financial support within their Research Operations and Resource Management teams in San Jose, CA. This role involves maintaining systems, managing internship programs, and ensuring accurate budget tracking. The ideal candidate will have advanced Excel skills, experience in operations or program coordination, and strong organizational abilities. The contract spans 8+ months with hourly pay ranging from $40 to $45 on W2.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and comfortable with complex spreadsheets and data analysis.
• Strong experience in operations or program coordination, preferably within a technical or research setting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and datasets.

Responsibilities

• Support budget tracking and expense reporting using Excel.
• Assist with headcount and resource allocation tracking across research programs.
• Manage intern program operations, including pipeline tracking and budget monitoring.
• Maintain and update operational spreadsheets and reports for resource and budget visibility.
• Facilitate data collection and operational reporting, ensuring effective program coordination.

Skills

Excel (Advanced)

Reporting (Competent)

Budget-Tracking (Experienced)

Data-Analysis (Proficient)

Stakeholder-Coordination (Proficient)

Job description

A talent solutions firm is seeking a contractor for operational and financial support within their Research Operations and Resource Management teams in San Jose, CA. This role involves maintaining systems, managing internship programs, and ensuring accurate budget tracking. The ideal candidate will have advanced Excel skills, experience in operations or program coordination, and strong organizational abilities. The contract spans 8+ months with hourly pay ranging from $40 to $45 on W2.