Contracts & Grants Analyst - 23454-1A
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Updated: Dec 20, 2022
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Anesthesiology
Job Opening ID: 23454
Reports To: Finance Manager
Working Title: Contracts & Grants Analyst
Department: Anesthesiology
Bargaining Unit: 99
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 006206
Job Location: UCI Medical Center - Orange
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
Employee Class: Career
Position Summary:
Under the general direction of the Finance Manager of the Department of Anesthesiology, the incumbent is independently responsible for pre and post award administrative and financial management of research contracts and grants including federal, state, and private sponsors. Responsibilities include developing grant proposal budgets, interpreting sponsor guidelines, and developing research proposals and awards of diverse scope which requires through understanding of complex regulations. The incumbent works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and/or multiple sub awards. For the post award, the responsibilities include award account setups, financial reporting of expenses and making projections to avoid overspending, timely and accurate invoicing and A/R monitoring, award closeouts, data warehouse downloads, PI reports, maintenance of multiple tracking mechanisms and excel spreadsheets, completion of accounting and analytical tasks with clear understanding and knowledge of the complex award processes and regulatory guidelines. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform award administration, forecasting, evaluating, and prioritizing. Inaccurate and untimely accounting can result in a loss of substantial income to the campus.
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently develop and/or oversee research proposals, awards, and/or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or another authorized institutional official. Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and/or multiple sub awards. Guides less experienced staff. Central Role (CR): Is eligible for delegated signature authority (may vary by campus). Department Role (DR): Typically works on complex proposals such as grants/contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators, and multiple sub awards.
Compensation Range:
Hourly: $28.35 - $41.52
Department Website:
Required:
3-5 years of pre and post award management experience.
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.
Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc. Ability to manage significant volume of transactions.
Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.
Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration. Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles. Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures, and techniques
Preferred:
Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsor's guidelines.
Final candidate subject to background check. As a federal contractor, UC Irvine is required to use E-Verify to confirm the work status of individuals assigned to perform substantial work under certain federal contracts/subcontracts.
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500.
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