Location: Remote
Salary: $65,600 - $98,400/depending on experience
Position Summary
The Budget Analyst is a vital member of our organization, responsible for overseeing the financial planning and budgeting process. This role involves analyzing financial data, preparing budgets, monitoring spending, and providing strategic recommendations to optimize resource allocation. The Budget Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring the organization's financial stability and efficient use of funds, reporting to the National Science Foundation (NSF) and other Federal agencies as necessary.
Details of Responsibilities
General Essential Job Duties:
Financial Planning and Budgeting:
- Collaborate with business unit heads to develop and manage the organization's annual budget.
- Analyze historical data, financial trends, and organizational goals to establish budgetary guidelines.
- Prepare detailed budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Monitor and review budget performance regularly, identifying areas of concern and suggesting corrective measures.
- Conduct budget variance analysis and provide recommendations for budget adjustments as necessary.
- Assist in preparing and submitting budget reports to the NSF and other Federal agencies as required.
Financial Analysis and Reporting:
- Analyze financial statements, reports, and data to identify trends, patterns, and potential risks.
- Develop financial models and conduct scenario analysis to support decision-making processes.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for management, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Assist in the preparation of grant proposals and funding requests, providing budgetary information and financial analysis.
- Collaborate with the NSF and other Federal agencies in reporting financial data and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
Position Description
Grant and Fund Management:
- Monitor grants and funding sources, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and reporting requirements.
- Track expenditure against grant budgets and prepare financial reports for grantors.
- Collaborate with program managers to ensure proper allocation and utilization of grant funds.
- Support the grant application process, providing financial data and analysis as needed.
- May be tasked with working with the NSF and other Federal agencies to meet their financial reporting needs and provide any additional information as required.
Process Improvement and Compliance:
- Continuously evaluate financial processes and procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements.
- Implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard financial resources.
- Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and guidelines.
- Coordinate with the NSF and other Federal agencies to address any compliance-related concerns or queries.
Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business.
Leadership and Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This position does not have supervisory responsibility.
- Interacts effectively and efficiently with EarthScope staff, community and partnering organizations.
- Foster a professional culture through the use of strong interpersonal skills, verbal and written communications.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with other team members to ensure tasks are completed on time and with best practices.
Qualifications
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
- Verifiable work experience (4 years minimum) in budgeting, financial analysis, or a similar role, preferably in a non-profit organization or federal contracting environment.
- Demonstrable working knowledge of the most current 2 CFR 200 or Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR).
- Solid understanding of GAAP financial principles, federal award budgeting techniques, and financial analysis methods.
- Proficiency in financial management software, preferably CostPoint.
- Advanced Excel spreadsheet application skills, and other relevant tools.
Position Description
Preferred Skills:
- Proficiency in Deltek CostPoint, is highly preferred. If you have this experience, please ensure it is on your resume.
- Experience with budgeting and forecasting Business Intelligence tools is also advantageous.
- Prior experience working in a federally funded non-profit organization.
- Knowledge of grant management processes, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance, is preferred. Experience in tracking and managing grants from government agencies or foundations would be an asset.
- Experience in preparing financial reports, presentations, and grant proposals is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability for the position:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information effectively.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- High ethical standards and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- A high level of attention to detail is desired to ensure accuracy in financial analysis, budget preparation and reporting.
- Strong organizational and time management skills are preferred to effectively prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple responsibilities concurrently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are desired, including the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations to improve financial performance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are preferred to effectively communicate financial information to various stakeholders, including senior management, board members, and donors.
- Commitment to high ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality of financial information is preferred.
- A proactive attitude towards ongoing learning and staying updated with financial best practices, industry trends, and regulatory changes in the non-profit sector
Other Requirements:
- Appropriate availability consistent with EarthScope established practices and norms; hours may exceed 40 hours per week, particularly when traveling.
Environment
Physical Setting and Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Position Description
- Occasionally required to stand.
- Occasionally required to walk.
- Continually required to sit.
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
- Continually required to talk or hear.
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
- Occasionally lift and /or move more than 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Ability to see computer screen with detailed screen menu in low lighting conditions.
- Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: computers, printers, phones and standard office machines.
About EarthScope Consortium, Inc.:
The EarthScope Consortium is funded primarily by the National Science Foundation, and the Consortium facilities are operated in cooperation with member universities, federal agencies, and many international partners. As representatives of the academic world, and stewards of taxpayer dollars, it is important that all of us take these responsibilities seriously and represent the Consortium with the highest of professional and ethical conduct. In turn, know the Consortium places a high value on you, as employees, and that we work diligently to protect your interests and provide competitive and appealing benefits to you and your families.
EarthScope Consortium’s vision and mission provide a governing framework for decision making by the Consortium leadership.
Our Vision: An engaged society, resilient to geohazards, informed by geophysical discovery and global collaboration.
Our Mission: The EarthScope Consortium is a university consortium dedicated to transforming global geophysical research and education.
Our Core Organizational Values: The Consortium’s core values are built upon a foundation of scientific and professional integrity. In order to accomplish our mission of research and education, as a community and science support organization, we value:
- Advancement of community science goals and their relevance to society,
- Excellence, innovation, and cooperation in science, technology, education, and service,
- Open access to data products and scientific exchange,
- Data preservation and stewardship for future science and society,
- Transparent community governance,
- Cultivation of diverse scientific, educational, and social perspectives,
- Efficient and effective use of resources, and
- Strong service ethic and a “can do” attitude.
To Apply: Applicants may apply by going to the EarthScope Consortium, Inc. Career Center: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=1ced9ffc-a792-4233-bf3f-abcac9a25e27&;
Salary: $65,600 - $98,400/depending on experience
Applicants must be authorized to work permanently in the United States.
EarthScope Consortium Inc. is unable to provide sponsorship for work authorization within the United States.
EarthScope Consortium Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.