Senior Strategic Planning Analyst recruitment
UCLA is California's largest university and a model for public institutions of higher education. Academic excellence, faculty distinction and a comprehensive curriculum are hallmarks of the UCLA experience. The university is an educational and architectural landmark in Los Angeles, attracting thousands of visitors and scholars each year.
We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Senior Strategic Planning Analyst within the UCLA Office of Academic Planning Budget.
The Senior Strategic Planning Analyst will provide strategic support to senior campus decision-makers on issues relating to the campus planning and budgeting process. Analyst will also provide strategic analysis and recommendations to campus leadership which support the resource allocation decision process for selected Vice Chancellors and Deans. Duties include campus wide analytical studies of the application of actual or proposed budget policy; the interpretation, application and implementation of approved budget policy; and the effective use of campus resources. The Analyst will also ensure adherence to budgetary policy, assessment of campus wide impact of actual or proposed operating budget policy, and the identification of when changes in policy are necessary. For selected Schools/Colleges and Administrative Units, serve as internal consultant, advising Vice Chancellors/Deans on application of UC and UCLA budgetary policy and practice to strategic planning and budgeting processes.
Desired Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting. Ability to integrate complex operational and financial considerations while using critical thinking skills.
- Possesses an assured, professional approach in facilitating a wide range of programmatic and technical issues.
- Strong analytical skills to develop creative, creditable solutions and recommendations.
- Demonstrated skill in all facets of financial analysis, planning, administration, control and evaluation of a master budget with multiple fund sources.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and budgeting concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a member of a staff team.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate, facilitate and chair meetings for the purpose of resolving differences and working toward institutional goals.
- Strong writing skills to produce effective reports, correspondence, and other documents suitable for signature by senior administration.
- Strong platform skills to make presentations to diverse academic and administrative groups at every organizational level.
- Demonstrated skills in using computer software to facilitate budgetary, programmatic and financial analysis; expert skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), MS Outlook, and SQL.
- Working knowledge of integrated financial systems and data warehouses, including budget input and reporting capabilities; Hyperion preferred.
How to Apply: Qualified applicants may apply for this position using the UCLA Career Opportunities website. Go to https://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/ and search for requisition 16574.
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer