CGD Budget Analyst II

Visa Sponsored Job:
No

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Job Location:
Boulder, Colorado

Position Type:
Full time, Regular

Compensation Range:

Salary Range $77,486 - $96,860

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.*

Job Description Summary
The CGD Lab at NSF | NCAR is seeking a qualified Budget Analyst II to join the Budget Office.

The Budget Analyst II administers the laboratory's external funding, including grants and awards, with a primary focus on coordinating and submitting non-core proposals and overseeing post-award processes. This role works collaboratively with the CGD Administrative Team and internal and external PIs.

Job Description

Application Deadline:

• This position will be posted until 11:59:59 pm MDT on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
  

Required application materials: (preferably uploaded as a PDF)

• Resume
  
• Cover Letter - Please address how your skills and experience meet the needs of this position (for more information, please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections of this job posting).
  

Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.
Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

What You Will Do

Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.

Leads Proposal Submissions

• Using clearly defined work plans, works closely with PIs to meet required deadlines and ensure proposal submissions meet sponsor guidelines and the projects meet UCAR and NSF criteria for appropriateness.
  
  
• Prepares/collects forms, budgets, justifications, etc. for on-line submission to sites such as Research.gov, Fastlane, Grants.gov, and NSPIRES.
  
• Monitors and tracks the status of in-process and submitted proposals.
  
• Develops ad hoc reports on proposal data as requested.
  
  
• Works with Budget & Planning to respond to Panel requests as necessary.
  
  

Leads Post Award Administration:

• Establishes new awards and initializes corresponding project records within the Workday system.
  
• Tracks and maintains all CGD grant (soft money awards) - typically between 80-100 accounts
  
• Administers subawards (establish new and modify existing subawards from CGD to other organizations)
  
• Manages comprehensive post-award financial activities, including monitoring account spending, processing award modifications, requesting No-Cost Extensions (NCEs) and supplemental funding, and completing award closeout procedures.
  

General Program Administration:

• Assists in maintaining CGD financial tracking systems such as those for awards, staff profile charging information, and time card management.
  
• Assists with financial analysis as needed.
  
• Prepares responses to requests from NCAR Budget and Planning, UCAR Contracts, and UCAR Finance as needed.
  
  
• Assists with retrieval and collection of information when necessary.
  
  
• Communicates routinely with PIs, CGD lead budget analyst, and lead administrator to advise on budget forecasts, expenditures, and spend-outs.
  
• Maintains current knowledge of NSF NCAR/UCAR policies and sponsor guidelines to serve as subject matter expert to CGD staff. Serves as backup and consultant to CGD budget team.
  
• Develops ad hoc reports on proposal data as requested.
  

Support to the Lab and Institution:

• Performs backup functions for other CGD Budget Analyst staff as needed.
  
• Participates in meetings, trainings, and institutional committees relevant to proposal or budget systems and procedures.
  
• Participates in NSF NCAR/UCAR/CGD -wide committees as appropriate and communicates on these topics when necessary.
  
  

Who We'd Love To Join Our Team

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
Education and Experience (Required/Desired):

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant academic discipline, plus five years of related experience, or a Master's plus three years, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which qualifies the individual to perform the duties as described.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required/Desired)

• Highly skilled in organizing, coordinating, time management, and prioritizing a wide variety of tasks for self and others, and skilled in paying attention to detail and ensuring tasks are complete and accurate in a timely fashion.
  
• Advanced knowledge of proposal submissions and administrative procedures.
  
  
• Working knowledge and understanding of OMB circulars and UCAR policies and procedures related to budgets and indirect costs.
  
• Skilled in use of Excel and Google sheets and creation and maintenance of spreadsheets.
  
• Advanced skill in budget development and analysis, cost control, and project accounting.
  
• Ability to plan and implement effective techniques to achieve organizational goals.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines.
  
• Ability to monitor monthly expenditures and identify and suggest solutions to unusual activities and issues.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, both orally and in writing, within multi-cultural settings.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
  

Benefits Overview

UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance, UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional, and personal development. These include:

• Tuition Assistance, time off allowance to attend classes, and other professional development opportunities.
  
• UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one.
  
• Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions).
  
• 10 paid holidays.
  
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
  
• Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary.
  
• EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost.
  

Commitment to Job Application Fairness

Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.

Some Final Considerations

At NSF NCAR| UCAR | UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun's core.

Flexible Work

At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid (three days per week) and/or flexible work hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 UCAR.

Export Control

All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations and work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.


Work Location

UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

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