Fund Analyst - Remote or Hybrid - 127690

This position will remain open until a successful candidate has been identified.

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This position has recently been accreted by Teamsters CX union and will be a part of that union moving forward.

Candidates hired into this position may have the ability to work remote or hybrid. A hybrid schedule will include a combination of working both onsite on Campus and remote.

UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.

The incumbent will work as a Fund Analyst for the Psychiatry Business Office providing financial analysis, fiscal management and administration of a full range of extramural grants, contracts, subcontracts, and service agreements totaling approximately $5 million in funds and coordination of proposal submissions. Responsible for pre- and post-award administration. Works with Principal Investigators (PI) with multiple fund sources and awards to coordinate research program funding. Monitors financial results and identifies funding to meet all faculty and staffing commitments. Independently identifies variances, resolves problems and/or make recommendations in accordance with departmental, university, and agency regulations. Develops and analyzes budgets along with providing guidance and assistance to faculty and staff. Serves as liaison as necessary with Office of Contract and Grant Administration (OCGA), SOM Dean's office and Office of Post Award Financial Services (OPAFS).

Under general supervision, develops and / or oversees research proposals, awards and / or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional and research sponsor policies. Works on proposals of moderate scope such as single investigator NIH/NSF proposals, private foundations, where analysis of financial information or reports requires review of a variety of factors (e.g. budgets, salaries, expenses, etc.). Receives assignments on project basis and fully analyzes problems, gathers data and information, and recommends solutions. May be eligible for delegated signature authority. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official. Serves as back-up Department ECERT (Electronic Certification of Effort and Reporting Tool) coordinator and provides guidance and training for effort reporting compliance.

As a part of yearly budget process, prepare complex salary worksheets for each of the faculty members assigned. Coordinates PI and departmental approval of funding sources and salary rate. Works with various fund managers to confirm renewal of faculty funding on projects for the FY. Monitors the implementation of the worksheets in PPS to ensure the percent efforts, indices, salary rates Va 8ths and titles are error-free. When errors are found, works with ARC to correct them in a timely manner so that that PIs are not under/overpaid.

• Six years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus two years of related experience/training.

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines.

• Knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.

• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions.

• Ability to perform moderately complex financial analysis and customized reporting.

• Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.

• Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization; communication skills; and a customer service focus.

• Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.

• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.

• Proven ability to serve as backup departmental Express Card (EC) administrator and backup departmental ECERT coordinator.

• Demonstrated experience in reviewing funding announcements and accompanying guidelines for various proposals and advise PIs on drafting proposal budgets with respect to available funds.

• Demonstrated ability to understand, analyze and interpret complex written material, financial data and computer generated models/information to effectively communicate results to PIs.

• Proven ability to prioritize heavy workload and meet deadlines despite constant interruptions and competing deadlines, where information must be assembled quickly with competing and conflicting deadlines.

• Proven ability to perform internal audits of procedures to ensure compliance with OMB A-110, OMB A-133 and OMB A-121.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional attitude during interaction with a wide variety of personalities in demanding situations and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and faculty and to work effectively as part of a team.

• User level knowledge of ESR Oracle Financial systems, UC Path, Kuali, or equivalent programs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

• Must be able to work overtime in the evenings and weekends as needed.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available

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