Budget/Business Analyst

Location: San Diego

The USC Keck School of Medicine - Alzheimer Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), located in San Diego, California is an academic institute comprised of an expert panel of scientific collaborators committed to advancing the development of new treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) through innovative clinical trials.

ATRI is looking for an Budget/Business Analyst to support the Finance Department.  Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Participate with principal investigator in the preparation of the administrative components of proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines.  Oversee and communicate submission process, both paper and electronic.  Reviews documents for completeness and compliance.
• Develop, prepare, and finalize project budgets.  Provide budget justification.
• Serve as primary liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments.  Respond to sponsor inquiries.
• Collaborate with Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly and cost-sharing requirements are fulfilled.  Initiates cost transfers.
• Review and approve expenditures.  Advise on post award spending and commitment activity.  Oversee compliance related to fund and revenue.
• Develop and communicate reports supporting project status.  Create effective forecasting and decision aids.
• Participate in contract closeout process.  Submit final reports and certificates.  Complies information and documents needed for audit inquiries.
• Understand, apply, and advise on University and government policies for projects.
• Serves as a resource on subject area and overall technical resource to principal investigator and other University staff.
• Participate in and contributes to process improvements.  Leads other staff in group projects.

The hourly rate range for this position is $34.43 - $43.93. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 1 year Minimum Skills: Business administration, accounting or related degree and budget experience including knowledge of government and fund accounting. Strong computer skills with use of automated spreadsheets. Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree Preferred Experience: 2 years Preferred Skills: University budget experience and knowledge of university financial systems.