Research Financial Analyst II

Ucsf Medical Center - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - San Francisco, CA

251-500 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Research Financial Analyst II position at the University of California, San Francisco involves providing analytical and financial support for contract and grant proposal development, management of funds post-award, and compliance with regulations. The role includes analyzing research funding trends, coordinating proposals, and ensuring institutional compliance while managing a high volume of transactions. The analyst will work under general supervision to develop and oversee research awards and maintain records in compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and financial support for contract and grant proposal development.
• Manage funds post-award and conduct closeout activities for various sponsors.
• Analyze research funding trends and sources, forecasting, and planning.
• Coordinate and develop proposals, contracts, and agreements.
• Review proposals for institutional compliance and program success.
• Negotiate, administer, and monitor contract and grant awards.
• Perform financial management and reporting, including sub-award administration.
• Develop and oversee research awards and transactions related to contract and grant management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience/training.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with budgets, contracts, and grants.
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions.
• Competence in performing moderately complex financial analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in spreadsheet and database software for financial analysis.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a customer service focus.
• Knowledge of compliance regulations in research administration.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting and reporting principles.
• Writing skills for drafting persuasive text for various audiences.
• Excellent initiative, attention to detail, and accuracy.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of grant funding processes and techniques.
• Familiarity with federal, state, local, and institutional regulations and policies.
• Understanding of compliance requirements related to human or animal subjects in research.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.