Budget Analyst III

## Budget Analyst IIIApply:
Location Type:
Hybrid Option Available (Mix of in-person and remote):
Boulder, CO:
Full time:
Posted Today:
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- ** Where You Will Work:
** The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) - Office of the CFO is seeking for a Budget Analyst III. This matrixed position resides within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) and is embedded within UCAR's Community Programs (UCP). The position provides senior-level financial leadership and subject matter expertise in the financial management of sponsored research programs, integrating institutional financial planning and analysis with the specialized requirements of research administration.  

Working in partnership with UCP leadership, the UCP Business Shared Services (BSS) team, and OCFO, the position oversees and strengthens financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, award financial management, reporting, and compliance practices across UCP Centers and Programs. The position applies an understanding of the full sponsored research lifecycle—from proposal development and award acceptance through execution, financial monitoring, reporting, and closeout—to promote effective stewardship of sponsored funds, sound financial decision-making, and compliance with sponsor requirements and institutional policies.  

The position serves as a strategic financial partner to UCP leadership and BSS, translating complex financial and award-related information into actionable insights, identifying financial and compliance risks, and developing consistent practices and controls across UCP. It provides leadership in the development and oversight of UCP's indirect cost budget, including forecasting Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC), and supports strategic and annual planning for the UCP Directorate and its Centers and Programs.  

Within OCFO, the position partners with Financial Planning and Analysis to develop reliable forecasts of UCP financial performance, indirect spending, and MTDC generation and contributes research portfolio expertise to institutional budgeting, planning, and financial reporting. The position serves as a key connection between institutional financial strategy and the operational realities of sponsored research administration.  The salary range for this position will be $98,190 - $122,740.##

** Requirements:
** Bachelor's degree in a relevant academic discipline, plus eight years related experience, or Masters degree plus six years, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which qualifies the individual to perform the duties as described.  ##
** Sponsored Research Financial Management and Compliance:
*** Provides senior-level financial expertise and strategic guidance on sponsored research throughout the award lifecycle, including proposal budgeting, award financial management, forecasting, financial reporting, and closeout.
* Advises UCP leadership and BSS on sponsor requirements, award terms and conditions, financial risks, and compliance considerations affecting sponsored programs.
* Evaluates the financial health and sustainability of UCP research portfolios and recommends strategies to support effective financial stewardship and program decision-making.
* Develops and strengthens financial management standards, internal controls, and procedures to promote compliance with applicable federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and UCAR policies.
* Provides financial expertise for audits and compliance reviews and partners with institutional offices to resolve complex financial and regulatory issues.##
** Financial Planning, Analysis, and Reporting:
*** Leads development, monitoring, and forecasting of the UCP indirect cost budget, including MTDC generation, indirect spending, and…