Clinical Budget Analyst II
- Employer
- Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
- Location
- Frederick, MD, USA
- Start date
- Sep 23, 2020
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- Discipline
- Clinical, Clinical Research
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- BioCapital
Job Details
The Clinical Monitoring Research Program Directorate (CMRPD) provides specialized support for initiatives and special projects in support of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). CMRPD is responsible for the management and oversight of NIAID clinical research studies related to COVID-19 and other emerging infectious diseases. This position will support the various initiatives and special projects of NIAID.
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Organizes and implements a variety of responsibilities related to the flow of materials, products, services and associated systems information
- Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance
- Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, trended future requirements, operating forecasts, etc.
- Coordinates to ensure that Task Orders are prepared, submitted, and tracked
- Monitors and provides monthly expense analyses on complex projects/problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of tangible and intangible variables
- Works with the primary program managers and clinical research teams to develop internal budgets that include all projected costs applicable to the clinical research studies and projects
- Develops detailed final budgets identifying all clinical research activities, tests, and other associated activities to be performed during the conduct of the study based on the study protocol and related documents
- Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management
- Performs financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts
- Prepares, monitors and analyzes cost proposals, reports and staffing
- Reviews and approves costs related to new/proposed contracts, modifications/amendments and invoices for financial verification
- Prepares closing financial reports and obtains proper approvals from program management
- Maintains annual budget assumption documents with up-to-date information to track for actuals, approvals and estimates at completion details
- Communicates with director, senior management, program staff and NIAID DCR project officials to provide consistent and accurate information working closely with the Leidos Biomedical Research Finance team to ensure the production, change, update, or modification of various financial reports
- Monitors program process flows and works in concert with the CMRP management team to accurately document and report project updates
- Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals
- Maintains and tracks protocol budget documentation and conducts regular audits to ensure the accuracy and completeness of these records
- Works independently to assess complex clinical research studies where analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
- This position will be located in Frederick, Maryland
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education)
- Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
- In addition to the education requirements, a minimum of two (2) years progressively responsible job-related experience
- Demonstrated experience with analysis of budgets and costs, including burn rates and cost projections
- Demonstrated ability of budgeting and cost tracking
- Ability to collect and disseminate information in a clear, concise manner
- Ability to create and modify complex Excel and other database driven reports
- Ability to track multiple projects concurrently
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite including Excel (advanced), PowerPoint (intermediate), and Word (intermediate)
- Excellent research and investigative skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to review complex documents independently and/or in collaboration with clinical research managers, and determine sufficiency of financial documentation
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of governmental regulations; knowledge of human subject's protection and/or clinical research activities
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including use of pivot tables, writing complex formulas and shortcut knowledge
- Budgetary and strategic planning experience and responsibilities as it relates to clinical research
- Knowledge of study design, clinical and biospecimen terms used in research studies and scientific and medical concepts and terminology
- Knowledge and experience working with government contracts/subcontracts
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
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Company
A rewarding career with global impact
Whether you’re an expert in your field or just starting out, we have a career opportunity for you. We’re always looking for people to join us in fulfilling the mission of the Frederick National Laboratory: discovery, innovation, and success in the biomedical sciences.
Our team of 2,400+ scientists, technicians, administrators, and support staff work at the forefront of basic, translational, and preclinical science, with a focus on cancer, AIDS, and other infectious diseases.
We collaborate with colleagues across the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and others throughout the National Institutes of Health. We also engage with extramural investigators in academia, government and industry.
Your path to joining our team begins with the desire to work for the only national laboratory dedicated to biomedical research. Our employees share a common desire to help make a difference in cancer research and public health concerns. As you search for a career that fits your education, skills, and abilities, explore the core values that guide us and emphasize work-life balance.
Discover why joining the Frederick National Laboratory team could be the most important career step you take
- Website
- https://frederick.cancer.gov/
- Phone
- 301-846-1000
- Location
-
8560 Progress Drive
Frederick
MD
21701
US
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