Research Budget Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Research Budget Analyst (Pre & Post Award) – Clinical Research

ONSITE in Orlando, FL

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare, or a research-related field
• MUST have 3+ years of experience in clinical research budgeting
• MUST have experience working with sponsor-funded and grant-funded clinical research
• MUST have experience with both pre-award and post-award processes
• MUST have experience in clinical research budget development and negotiation
• MUST have experience with coverage analysis, research rate setting, and protocol interpretation
• MUST have experience with billing compliance, medical coding, or research contract management
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Index/Match, etc.)

Position Summary

The Research Budget Analyst plays a critical role in supporting sponsor- and grant-funded research initiatives. In close

collaboration with Principal Investigators, research teams, and departmental staff, this position is responsible for the development, analysis, and

management of complex clinical trial budgets across the full lifecycle—including both pre-award and post-award activities.

This role requires strong analytical expertise, the ability to interpret clinical protocols, and experience negotiating budgets with pharmaceutical sponsors and funding agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, and draft complex clinical trial budgets for sponsor-funded and grant-funded research
• Perform pre-award activities, including budget development, cost analysis, and proposal support
• Manage post-award activities, including budget tracking, reconciliation, and financial reporting
• Review and interpret clinical trial protocols to determine appropriate cost allocation and required resources
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and sponsor guidelines
• Negotiate budget terms and conditions with pharmaceutical sponsors, cooperative groups, and internal stakeholders
• Participate in coverage analysis and research rate setting
• Collaborate cross-functionally with investigators, research coordinators, and finance teams
• Maintain strong working relationships and deliver a high level of customer service

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Orlando,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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