Senior Analyst, Budget Management

Who We Are

The USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (INI) tackles some of the biggest challenges facing the field of neuroscience. We contribute to large-scale data sharing efforts in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, and relentlessly search for biomarkers of multiple brain diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. The INI comprises four centers: the Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (LONI), the Imaging Genetics Center (IGC), the Center for Image Acquisition (CIA), and the Center for Integrative Connectomics (CIC).

The INI is a world leader in the development of advanced computational and scientific approaches for the comprehensive mapping of brain structure and function. Our unique multidisciplinary environment and cutting edge resources allow for integration of clinical, psychological and genotypic information with neuroimaging phenotypes for research questions in neurology, psychiatry and developmental neurobiology.

What We Do

The INI aims to enhance discovery through the application of imaging and information technologies in the study of the brain. The Institute is dedicated to excellence in data acquisition, analysis, stewardship and computational innovation for the purpose of biomedical research. Directed by Provost Professor Arthur W. Toga, the institute is housed within the Stevens Hall of Neuroimaging (SHN), a dedicated, custom-built facility at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

The Opportunity

Acts as a subject matter expert, preparing, managing and monitoring budgets with supervision, and developing projections that help maintain and promote fiscal integrity. Conducts advanced and detailed analyses for interdisciplinary strategic plans and business development initiatives. Provides guidance for strategic planning activities, reporting quality and timely financial information and trends analysis regarding contracts, grant accounts, research, and interdepartmental communications. Leads staff performing similar work, coordinates assignments, and supports recruitment and training efforts. Monitors departmental expenditures and asset inventories, advising staff of financial policies and procedures, budget propriety, implications and compliance. Prepares advanced ad hoc reports including analyses for costs, processes, scenarios and sensitivities.

This is a hybrid position with the expectation of some on-site work at USC's Health Sciences campus in Los Angeles, CA. This position is part of INI's administration team and reports to the Senior Research Administrative Director.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a subject matter expert, preparing, managing and monitoring budgets with supervision, and developing projections that help maintain and promote fiscal integrity. Oversees regular and year-end financial reports, recommending corrective actions in response to reprogramming actions and revised budget allocations to maximize program executions and avert budget cuts.

• Under general supervision, conducts advanced and detailed analyses for interdisciplinary strategic plans and business development initiatives. Aids leadership in decision-making for determining resource allocations and long-range planning with various performance metrics, forecast models and outcome data.

• Provides guidance for strategic planning activities, reporting quality and timely financial information and trends analysis regarding contracts, grant accounts, research, and interdepartmental communications. Develops, recommends, and implements plans and programs for improvement of performance, quality, compliance, and/or efficiency of operations and services.

• Leads staff performing similar work, coordinates assignments, and supports recruitment and training efforts. Plans, creates, implements, updates and maintains automated tools such as revenue engines, financial models, trend engines and scenario analyzers.

• Monitors departmental expenditures and asset inventories, advising staff of financial policies and procedures, budget propriety, implications and compliance. Oversees faculty and staff financial transactions, including equipment purchases, travel expenses and reimbursements, and interfaces with vendors as required. Establishes, updates and maintains internal records/systems regarding budgets, special accounts, and payments.

• Prepares advanced ad hoc reports including analyses for costs, processes, scenarios and sensitivities. Plans and directs large, complex projects, and technical and financial status meetings, as assigned.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change