The incumbent of this position assists the division research administrator (dra) or manager with managing the division`s or unit`s financial activities and medium to large-scale research projects in accordance with kaiser permanente southern california (kpsc) and grant and contract funding agency policies and proceduresThis includes, but is not limited to, assisting with the developing of moderate to complex budgets for grant and contract applications, reconciling expenditures, and projecting account balancesThis position will also assist in preparing and/or reviewing documents/electronic forms associated with budget maintenance, grant proposals, and financial issues such as purchasing, invoicing, travel reimbursements, payroll, and effort reportingIn addition, the research business administrator ii (rbaii) will provide support with grant submissions in coordination with the principal investigator and the administrative staffWorking with research scientists, principal investigators, division/unit managers, research project managers, research associates, biostatisticians, programmers, research collaborators, administrators, and others, is responsible for daily operations of financial management and monitoringFinally, the position resolves problems, recommends solutions, evaluates needs, and optimize opportunities that have impact on the overall goals for the division or unit.
Essential responsibilities:
Helps manage division`s or unit`s financial activities and moderate to large scale research projects in accordance with kaiser permanente southern california (kpsc) and grant and contract funding agency policies and procedures.
Reconcile various project cost centers on a monthly basis or as needed.
Report budget line variances and identify expenditure trends.
Monitor financial activity for appropriateness of expenditures in relation to project goals and objectives ensuring adherence to budget limitations as well as adherence to kaiser permanente and funding agency guidelines.
Prepare account balance analysis and projections on various cost centers/projects.
Complete grant close outs and review financial status reports and final contract invoices.
Correspond and follow up with principal investigators, research staff, r&e sponsored projects administration (spa) and finance, other institutions, and grant and contract agencies to achieve compliance to project financial guidelines.
Provide support and guidance to investigators and research study staff on issues related to grants management, institutional policies related to handling funds from grants (i.eTravel regulations, re-budgeting, program reports, grant routing).
Review documents associated with grant projects for appropriateness and accuracy.
Monitor contract budgets, invoices, effective dates, and balances.
Advise pis and research staff on financial and personnel decisions regarding their projects.
Lead the project kick-off meetings, including meetings with spa.
Support principal investigators and research staff in developing budgets and justifications for grant and contract applications and ongoing projects by compiling and analyzing expenditure data.
Prepare budget and all related documents/forms according to funding agency or industry guidelines.
Oversee grant submission process and ensure all application guidelines and rules have been followed.
This position will also prepare and/or review documents/electronic forms associated with budget maintenance, grant proposals, and financial issues such as purchasing, invoicing, travel reimbursements, payroll, and effort reportingIn addition, the position will assist with grant submissions in coordination with the principal investigator and the administrative staff.
Prepare and review invoices and reports, purchase requisitions, its, and onelink purchases for division/unit and its grant accounts in a timely manner.
Prepare and review forms such as cost transfer forms to correct errors or to comply with budget changes and limitations.
Researches, gathers, analyzes & summarizes data for reports.
Pre-review, post-review, and initiate personnel effort changes in the effort reporting system.
Prepare and develop unit/division budgets.
Follow up with all financial transactions through the appropriate database systems and communication with other units/divisions/institutions.
Share any new information regarding kaiser permanente and funding agency policies and procedures with the unit manager and administrative staff.
Performs a variety of duties which may include program administration, organizational analysis, special assignments, budgets, contract and grant administration, facilities, systems and personnel.
Prepare just-in-time documents for grant and contract awards.
Delegate duties to administrative staff.
Prepare correspondence for internal and external financial requests.
Perform other related job duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.
Work and communicate with principal investigators, research and administrative staff, collaborating stakeholders in a professional manner.
Basic qualifications:
Experience
Minimum two (2) years of experience in research business administration or related field.
Education
Bachelor`s degree in business administration, economics, finance, accounting, operations, public health administration, or other related field or four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
High school diploma or general education development (ged) required.
License, certification, registration
N/a
Additional requirements:
Must balance and represent multiple perspectives and priorities of the division/unit.
Must exercise good judgment in handling/releasing confidential/sensitive information.
Demonstrated excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated success in complex analytic problem solving, project management, and communications.
Proficiency with excel and other microsoft applications used by the department.
Demonstrated success in developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Must have strong communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills.
Must be able to work in a labor/management partnership environment.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience in a research environment preferred.
Notes:
Durational benefited employment with the possibility of conversion to permanent employment.
Must have capability for remote work as required.
Primarylocation :
Hoursperweek : 40
Shift :
Workdays : mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun,
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Job type : standard
Employee status : regular
Employee group/union affiliation : nue-scal-01|nue|non union employee
Job level : individual contributor
Job category : research and development,research & development
Department :
Travel : no
