Jobs UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

LASP at the University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest research institutes at the University of Colorado Boulder. With a focus on solar, stellar, space plasma, atmospheric and planetary sciences, LASP employs both experimental and theoretical approaches to answer key science questions. Since its inception in 1948, LASP has developed, operated, and analyzed the data from scientific instrumentation for solar science, Earth atmospheric, planetary, deep-space, and Earth-orbiting spacecraft missions investigating the Sun, all eight planets, Pluto, and beyond. The progressive development of research capabilities and the use of innovative technologies in pursuit of emerging research initiatives ensures a continued leadership role for LASP in today’s growing “new space” era.

• Supports principal investigators (PIs) and project managers (PMs) with proposals, award management, and other analyses as requested.
• Respond to Request for Proposals (RFPs) and other solicitations by assisting PIs and/or PMs in addressing solicitation requirements.
• Collaborates with the PIs or PMs to identify potential financial risks, while managing the financial and business objectives of the organization.
• Manage analyzes program funding, task planning, and financial reporting requirements.
• Participates on lab-wide committees, engaging in team meetings, establishing and maintaining effective communication.
• Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately. Responsible for completing journal entries as necessary.
• Evaluates and proposes/develops process and tool updates.
• Supports LASP Finance Information Services Team in testing and updating tools and processes that promote increased efficiency.
• Reviews and reconciles discrepancies, performs cost/variance analyses, monitors burn rates and spending.
• Performs cost projections and labor planning.
• Applies, interprets, or assesses existing policies, procedures, regulations for financial impact on program support.
• Develops budgets and other related proposal documents. Coordinates with subrecipient organizations when applicable.
• Supports subcontract/subaward management and other direct cost review and approval. Assists with modifying and renewing incoming and outgoing subcontracts for research awards.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of certain business practices and products particularly in the areas of finance and sponsored project accounting.
• Review and approval of expenses of sponsored projects.
• Create ad hoc reports using data from a variety of sources to answer questions posed by program management/principal investigators.
• May conduct special financial and business-related studies and cooperates with other departments in the preparation of analyses.
• Consults or receives guidance with senior analysts or functional management.
• Other duties as assigned to facilitate continuity within research programs at LASP.
• Loads project data from the financial system into the Deltek COBRA system.
• Supports monthly reporting to sponsors and internal stakeholders, by updating and providing required monthly financial reports.

• Due to Export Control Restrictions, only US Citizens and Permanent Residents may apply.

The salary range for this full-time position is $67,774.31 - $76,800.00. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 200% matching for the first 5% contributed with immediate vesting.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent, with 3 to 5+ years of relevant experience or a master’s in business administration or equivalent, with 1 to 3+ years of experience.
• Understands accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to research, investigate, analyze, reconcile, and evaluate data.
• Able to generate financial statement reports for internal and external customers.
• Are able to work independently with strong interpersonal, problem-resolution skills, and analytical skills.
• Functions within well-defined guidelines and procedures to resolve routine issues, and to make independent and logical decisions and/or recommendations.
• Are able to prioritize/manage multiple assignments and remain responsive in a dynamic environment.
• Possess strong written/oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with staff, Government sponsors, and all levels of management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task while under pressure.
• Due to Export Control Restrictions, only US Citizens and Permanent Residents may apply.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Understanding of Business Analytics and Business Intelligence.
• Understanding of Microsoft Power BI.
• Understanding of Visual Basic (VBA) specifically for Excel.
• Understanding of SQL.
• Understanding of Deltek/Cobra or other project management tools.