Job Summary

Senior level of professional analyst work. Duties include research, selection, and compilation of financial data from multiple sources, such as production, accounting, vendors and subsequent analysis of that data to produce business information used to support decisions. Data are often difficult to obtain and may be diluted with unnecessary data points. Identifies questionable data and may then direct others in verifying the accuracy of data. Provides and presents executive summary of data results in a simplified understandable outline. Work assignments are of the greatest difficulty and largest financial impact. Provides work leadership and direction to other professional and clerical staff with respect to project approach and identification of project tasks. Decisions may impact the effectiveness and efficiency of administrative and business processes.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Performs work of varied and considerable difficulty requiring advanced data collection, analysis, forecasting, and compiling and writing reports.
• Functions as the Financial Program Analyst for multi-year projects. This includes working closely with Engineering Management, Principal Investigators and other project stakeholders to provide financial data analysis, track costs and to advise on financial matters.
• Reviews research grants and/or contracts to ensure project compliance with reporting requirements and identify issues as necessary.
• Applies knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, budgeting principles, auditing standards, budgeting practices, public administration, and/or legal and regulatory compliance.
• Interacts frequently with program managers, functional managers, and directors requiring a high level of communication skills to analyze or resolve issues.
• Develops, interprets, and/or evaluates compliance with policies and procedures.
• May impact policy and budget decisions at the department and lab levels.
• Works independently or as a team member within existing guidelines and policies.
• Provides peer assistance in specialty area or serves as a leader for a team or small work unit.
• Exercises considerable discretion and judgement in making recommendations related to the allocation of funds, expenditures and capital investments.
• May conduct special financial and business-related studies and cooperates with other departments in the preparation of analyses.
• Consults with program management on the benefits and impacts of critical decisions.
• Other duties as assigned to facilitate continuity within research programs at LASP.

What You Should Know

• Hybrid schedule: onsite 3 days a week, 9 to 3 core hours.
• Potential contact with Export Controlled information.
• Due to requirements to access export-controlled data and information, only U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), or other protected individuals (i.e., persons designated as an asylee, refugee, or temporary resident under amnesty provisions) may apply.

What We Can Offer

• $99,594.00 - $104,000.00 per year

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent, with 6 to 9+ years of experience or a master's of business administration and 4 to 7+ years of experience.
• Understands the federal, state, and university guiding principles.
• Demonstrated ability to research, investigate, analyze, reconcile, and evaluate data.
• Able to generate financial statement reports for internal and external customers.
• Effective decision-making and accurate analysis of program use of time, money, and resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task while under pressure.

What You Will Need

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, sponsor, and university financial, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Advanced ability to research, analyze, reconcile, and evaluate complex financial data and contracts.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate financial reports and executive summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related financial tools.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with directors, faculty, management, and administrative partners.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Demonstrated experience supporting federally funded research programs, including proposal development and post-award management in a higher education environment.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume or CV.
2. Cover Letter.

(Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources Department using an approved online vendor. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version as an Optional document.

Please apply by 7/1/2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.