Remote Budget Analyst Jobs

"### Description and Requirements ABOUT WCG: WCG’s clinical solutions are built on a foundation of best-in-class clinical services companies. We deliver transformational solutions that stimulate growth foster compliance and maximize efficiency for those performing clinical trials. WCG is proud to serve individuals on the frontlines of science and medicine and the organizations striving to develop new products and therapies to improve the quality of human health. It is our role to empower them to accelerate advancement while ensuring the risks of progress never outweigh the value of human life. WHY WE LOVE WCG: At WCG our employees are our most valuable asset and as with all our assets we invest in them with an eye toward future success. We provide each eligible employee with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their personal and financial health to help make the most of their future. Comprehensive Benefits package - Health Dental Vision Life Disability 401k with match and flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance Programs and additional work/life resources Referral Bonuses and Tuition Reimbursement Paid time off including holidays vacation and sick time Volunteer Time Off to benefit the community Opportunities for career development with on-the-job training certification assistance and continuing education reimbursement The expected hourly rate for this position is $22.90 to $35.60. This salary range may vary based on the candidate’s qualifications experience skills education and geographic location. JOB SUMMARY: The Budget Analyst is responsible for completing clinical trial budget tasks with the primary goal of supporting the efficient and effective start-up process for our site clients. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The accountabilities listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or ability required. Contribute to the development of clinical trial budget builds and/or budget negotiations. Specific duties may vary depending on team assignment and business needs: + Read and analyze clinical trial protocols and develop activity grid to identify required tests procedures and assessments. + Use software and other internal resources to identify potential CPT/HCPCS codes for applicable items in the activity grid. + Build comprehensive clinical trial budgets based on client’s pricing methodologies and internal standards. + Negotiate clinical trial budgets on behalf of research institutions through email and phone communication with trial sponsor/CRO. + Review work completed by others as part of the internal quality review process. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. These may on occasion be unrelated to the position described here. Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the position. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in related field. Significant work experience in the specific field may be considered in lieu of a relevant degree. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Ability to work in a performance-driven environment: a proactive results-driven and goal-oriented approach. Demonstrated ability to learn and apply technical and scientific product-related information in a consultative manner. Excellent attention to detail and highly organized. Ability to understand clinical terms and descriptors and strong investigative skills with ability to think “outside the box”. Excellent communication (oral/written) and interpersonal skills. Proficient with Excel. Preferred but not required: + Familiarity with the clinical trial start-up process + Experience reading an interpreting clinical trial protocols Familiarity with research billing guidelines (e.g. Medicare NCD 310.1) and/or general healthcare billing processes (coding Medicare regulations etc.). TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 0% – 5% 5% - 10% 10% - 20% 20% - 50% >50% Physical and Sensory Requirements: The physical and sensory requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be offered to individuals with disabilities to assist in performing the essential functions of the position. Work activities involve light to moderate physical effort (for example sitting in one place for extended periods of time standing walking bending lifting lightweight objects intermittent to sustained periods of keyboarding). Majority of time is spent in a seated position with frequent opportunity to move about at will. Activities require a variety of easy muscle movements. Work activities involve a frequent need to concentrate on a variety of sensory inputs for moderate to lengthy durations at a time requiring diligence and attention to interpret effectively. There will be a need to attend to single or simultaneous tasks where accuracy of details is important. The need for detailed and precise work is high. #LI-Remote WCG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color national origin or ancestry religion or creed sex sexual orientation gender expression gender identity age marital status family or parental status disability genetic information citizenship veteran status or any other legally recognized basis or status protected by federal state or local law. WCG complies with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We promote a ""One WCG"" culture where all are welcome respected valued and empowered to make a difference every day to advance clinical research."

TELAMON-TRC COMMITMENT TO TRAUMA INFORMED CARE: Telamon-TRC has taken steps to shift our organization into a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) model. This changes our perceptions about the individuals that we work with employees and customers including families and children. A trauma-informed system of care provides services that empower employees and customers including families and children to feel safe welcomed and engaged at all levels of organizational interaction. Exchanges that could be potentially retraumatizing or trigger traumatic reactions require thoughtfulness and non-judgement. Ongoing as an organization we collaborate to educate employees about the effects of violence victimization and trauma on individuals. This model supports a culture of safety for employees and customers including families and children. POSITION SUMMARY: Provide the highest level of quality and support for preparation implementation and control of program budgeting process. Responsible for ensuring compliance with approved budgets and alignment with agency mission and program goals. Provide integral information for the team to assess the feasibility of planned strategies including professional development materials and equipment. Budget Analysts will be assigned to specific grants which may be focused in Head Start Workforce Housing or other program areas. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Gathers data and prepares preliminary budgets including forecasts of expenditures and revenue. 2. Analyzes evaluates and processes budget proposals from various programs. 3. Makes recommendations on budget allocations. Works with corporate office to maintain current allocations and chart of accounts. 4. Prepares and conducts budget presentations. 5. Consults with management staff on budget and budget narrative preparation including modifications. 6. Compares actual to budgeted results at the end of each reporting period and reports on significant variances. 7. Updates the budget model as requested to account for significant changes in the funding environment. 8. Prepares reports. Coordinates with corporate staff to support completion of reports to funding source. 9. Monitors grant funding to ensure program compliance. Stay current on funding source regulations and grant requirements. 10. Reviews and analyzes monthly financial and statistical reports to assess the budget status of center/offices and overall programs. Develops allocates and manages resources to maximize program effectiveness. 11. Reviews invoices for correct Program and General Ledger coding to assure accuracy of cost reporting. 12. Coordinates with staff when solicitation and review of bids are required. Ensure compliance with agency and funding source procurement requirements. 13. Facilitates and engages in professional development activities to increase qualifications in accordance with Corporation’s Core Values. Facilitates program self-assessment coordinates teams of staff and volunteers and oversees documentation of ongoing progress. Develops annual self-assessment report. 14. Ensures the mobilization and documentation of matching/in-kind funds where applicable. 15. Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no direct supervisory duties but is expected to train or explain work procedures to others. ROLE QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience Requirements: A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Finance or a related field. Minimum of two years of related experience. Must have own transportation a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance. Skills and Abilities: Strong Excel skill including experience with pivot tables is preferred. Microsoft Office products and on-line client management systems. Experience with Sage preferred. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems. Ability to determine and prioritize demanding workload while being flexible to emergent/unplanned needs and situations. Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality. Ability to interpret complex policies and regulations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: This job is primarily remote with some travel required to include targeted and purposeful site visits as well as travel to Corporate Headquarters. Subject to long periods of sitting and exposure to computer screen. Keyboarding and data entry. Background Checks: All employees are subject to both a pre-hire and an annual background check. Specific rules by Area of Focus will indicate whether a state or federal fingerprint background check (or both) is required and the frequency. A fingerprint background check may suffice for a regular background check. Additional background checks may be required such as the Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry and the Sex Offender Registry. Positions that Require Driving: Telamon Corporation / TRC employees that are required to drive a personal vehicle for work-related duties are to meet the auto insurance liability requirement. The minimum limits required are $100000 each person bodily injury $300000 each accident bodily injury and $50000 property damage. The insurance liability requirement covers use of an employee’s personal vehicle. Telamon Corporation/TRC employees that drive a company-owned/rental vehicle must maintain a satisfactory annual motor vehicle record check. Must have own transportation a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance. Exempt : Yes Type : Regular Full Time Exempt Area of Focus : Corporate Admin Location : NC100