Want to know if this job is worth applying to?
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Onsite
Not Available
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.
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.
Submit all required application materials by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline. Only candidates with complete applications (including questionnaires, when required) will be considered.
We recognize that no candidate will meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you believe your background has prepared you for success in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Candidates selected for hire will complete background checks and/or federal screenings.
UCAR offers a comprehensive benefits package: health insurance, dental, retirement plan, leave plans, tuition assistance, and employee assistance programs:
Additional Information
UCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, age, sex, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. You don’t need to include age-related information, such as birth or graduation dates, in your initial application.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on an employee. Please inform your Recruiter if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Visa Sponsorship: UCAR can sponsor H-1B status only for candidates already in the U.S. who hold H-1B status or another status that allows a change to H-1B within the country. We cannot sponsor new H-1B visas that require consular processing abroad.
Compliance and Location: All roles must comply with U.S. export control regulations and work location requirements. Hybrid staff work on-site 3 days per week or equivalent, based on their flexible work arrangement. UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use: AI tools are permitted, but we strongly encourage candidates to submit primarily original work.
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives to develop and maintain a diverse workforce. UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.
Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). We are committed to inclusivity and promoting an equitable environment that values and respects the uniqueness of all members of our organization.
