Lead Budget Analyst

Lead Budget Analyst (Finance)

The Lead Budget Analyst serves as a senior professional within the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing, providing strategic leadership in budget planning, fiscal management, and research administration across multiple funding sources, including E&G, Auxiliary, Foundation, Research Foundation, and other restricted funds. The position oversees college-wide financial operations to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with university and state regulations, while managing faculty startup commitments, performing financial analyses, preparing projections and reports, reconciling accounts, and supporting data‑driven decision‑making for college leadership.

Opened in 2025 and powered by a University of South Florida record $40 million gift from Arnie and Lauren Bellini, USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing is the first in Florida – and among the first nationwide – to unify AI, cybersecurity, and computing within a single college. More than 65 faculty members focus on cutting‑edge research and educate 3,000 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students across 15 degree programs in computer science, cybersecurity, AI, information technology, and computer engineering.

The college emphasizes industry‑relevant education and experiential learning to prepare students for real‑world challenges and serves as the central hub for AI and cybersecurity research and teaching at USF.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field’s policies, procedures, and practices.

• Three to five years of progressive higher education experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and supervisory skills.
• Proven expertise in managing diverse funding portfolios, including E&G funds, grants and contracts, auxiliaries, core facilities, and foundation budgets.
• Advanced proficiency in budget development, financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic fiscal planning.
• Comprehensive understanding of statutes, regulations, and institutional policies governing research administration.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with a commitment to precision, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• Senate Bill 1310 – The Florida Senate (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The bill is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310:
  Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements.
• In no case may a postsecondary degree be substituted for the required number of years of direct experience, which are not to exceed:
• Two years for an associate degree.
• Four years for a bachelor’s degree.
• Six years for a master’s degree.
• Seven years for a professional degree.
• Nine years for a doctoral degree.
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment.
• Minimum qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

• This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
• Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
• USF is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
• Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

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