Budget Analyst (RSCH ADM 2 CX)

$74,235 - $101,899/Yr

University of California - Davis, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Davis, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Budget Analyst (RSCH ADM 2 CX) at the University of California, Davis, plays a crucial role in the administration and analysis of contract and grant pre- and post-awards within the BFTV Cluster. This position involves independent management of complex proposals and funding sources, serving as a compliance officer and resource advisor to faculty for proposal submissions. The analyst is responsible for budget preparation, review, analysis, effort reporting, compliance, and forecasting of extramural budgets, while also providing analytical financial reports for large academic departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration and analysis for contract and grant pre- and post-awards in the BFTV Cluster.
• Serve as compliance officer and resource advisor to faculty for proposal submissions.
• Manage pre-award management of grants and contracts.
• Gather, manage, and analyze financial data from various revenue streams.
• Prepare, review, and analyze budgets, ensuring compliance and forecasting of extramural budgets.
• Provide effort reporting and analytical financial reports for academic departments.

Requirements

• Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Experience in federal, state, and private grant budget preparation based on narrative methodological research plans.
• Strong decision-making skills to solve problems and evaluate business needs.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze complex data.
• Interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse population.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple accounts and meet variable priorities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with coordination and completion of complex projects in a large organizational structure.
• Experience with UC Davis campus financial applications and understanding of UC-wide policies.
• Knowledge of cost allocation methodology.

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans.
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums.
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave.
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in UC policies.
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in UC policies.
• Continuing Education allowance and Education Reimbursement Program.
• Access to free professional development courses.
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources.
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including free mental health services.
• Supplemental insurance options including life and disability insurance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer.
• Retirement benefit options including Pension and Retirement Saving Plans.