Finance and Operations Analyst - Clinical Research

National Jewish Health is seeking a detail-oriented and data-driven Finance and Operations Analyst to support our Clinical Research Services (CRS) team. This position plays a key role in managing financial and operational components of clinical research by preparing budgets tracking study-related expenses analyzing data and maintaining internal systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in finance or analytics and demonstrate a proactive mindset for process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafts budgets and invoices for industry-funded studies; monitors payments and reconciliations
• Coordinates with internal teams to implement research budgets accurately
• Builds and analyzes reports to support operational and financial goals
• Serves as the systems administrator for Clinical Conductor providing training and support
• Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimize research workflows
• Supports clinical managers with data insights to improve program efficiency

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful clinical research while working alongside experienced professionals in a mission-driven environment.

Since 1899 National Jewish Health has been the leading respiratory hospital in the nation committed to pioneering research and delivering exceptional patient care. Join our team and help drive forward innovative research that improves lives.

Position Summary
The CRS Finance and Operations Analyst supports clinical research efforts within CRS by completing assigned operational and reporting tasks as well as proactively recommending improvements to operational or financial practices based on data and analytics. The position works closely with CRS leadership to achieve and demonstrate progress toward departmental and institutional operational and budget goals.

Essential Duties

1. Responsible for assigned tasks including the development of the first draft of the study budget for industry-funded studies; invoicing study-related expenses; following up on payments; troubleshooting problems with internal and external stakeholders; and monthly financial reconciliations for assigned studies.
2. Facilitates the flow of information between CRS and ancillary departments to ensure accurate implementation of research budgets.
3. Works with the Finance Manager and CRS Director to identify data sources and develop both Financial and Operational metrics and reporting.
4. Serves as systems administrator for Clinical Conductor. Works with department leadership and the vendor to identify and implement improvements to NJHs current build-out and use of Clinical Conductor. Troubleshoots issues and provides training and support for other users of the system.
5. Works closely with the Sponsored Program Office to ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements as well as timely reporting expectations.
6. Assists the finance manager and director in providing information and support to clinical managers to drive operational efficiencies and work toward program goals.

Other Duties

1. Assists with special projects or tasks as needed

Competencies

1. Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
2. Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures processes requirements or cultures.
3. Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
4. Creativity and Innovation: Applies creative problem-solving skills to develop solutions to problems; recognizes and demonstrates the value in taking smart risks and learning from mistakes; develops multiple alternatives and understands the feasibility of each; effectively shares and implements his/her ideas. Generates innovative solutions in work situations; tries different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.
5. Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
6. Managing Work and Time/Project Management: Effectively managing ones time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Effectively manages project(s) by appropriately focusing attention on the critical few priorities; effectively creates and executes against project timelines based on priorities resource availability and other project requirements (i.e. budget); effectively evaluates planned approaches determines feasibility and makes adjustments when needed.
7. Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive positive and respectful manner regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.
8. Problem Solving: Uses issue identification data relation and comparison pattern recognition and information gathering to create analyses and make recommendations.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
None

Travel
None

Core Values

1. Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
2. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
3. Be well groomed appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
4. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies the Employee Handbook Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
5. Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
6. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
7. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
8. Demonstrates compliance with all state federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelors degree in business analytics finance or a related field is required.
2. Work Experience: 1 year of experience in finance or analytics required
3. Special Training Certification or Licensure: Knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Experience with business intelligence tools (Tableau Power BI Qlik) and SQL preferred. Prior healthcare experience preferred.

Salary Range: $58656.00 - $77572.56

Benefits
At National Jewish Health we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind we have designed a valuable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage:Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off:Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days and six paid holidays all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans:Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings:403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives:Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement:Up to $5250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance:Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness:Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance:Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits:Full suite of coverage options such as Accident Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
• Exclusive Discounts:Savings on local services insurance and RTD bus passes.

Application Deadline:This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.