Strategic Budget & Indirect Costs Analyst

ucar; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) seeks a Budget Analyst III to advance budgeting, financial management, and compliance across UCP Centers and Programs. You will lead indirect cost budgeting, MTDC estimates, and financial reporting with the UCP leadership, reporting to the CFO.

You will partner with the UCP BSS and UCAR Budget & Planning teams to ensure robust financial controls, contract management, and accurate forecasts for spend and awards.

Responsibilities

• Supports budgeting and financial management for UCAR's Community Programs (UCP)
• Designs and implements budget planning and development procedures for UCP in coordination with UCAR Budget & Planning
• Participates in triage meetings and liaises between UCP programs and Office of the CFO for budget support and ad-hoc reporting
• Collaborates with BSS teams to support proposal development including budget development and financial analysis
• Applies contract management expertise to monitor budgets, expenditures and reporting across UCP programs
• Develops internal financial controls and guidance in line with OMB Uniform Guidance and UCAR policies
• Produces financial reports and analyses for UCAR Financial Planning and Analysis and UCP Leadership
• Develops understanding of UCAR financial systems to support planning and reporting
• Develops indirect cost budget components including MTDC estimates and advises executives on allocations
• Provides expert financial guidance and supports financial award management across UCP

Job description

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) seeks a Budget Analyst III to advance budgeting, financial management, and compliance across UCP Centers and Programs. You will lead indirect cost budgeting, MTDC estimates, and financial reporting with the UCP leadership, reporting to the CFO.

You will partner with the UCP BSS and UCAR Budget & Planning teams to ensure robust financial controls, contract management, and accurate forecasts for spend and awards.