Lead Contract & Grant Analyst

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at UC Irvine houses the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice. The unit offers B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, M.S. in Pharmacology, Ph.D. in Pharmacological Sciences, and Pharm.D. The financial team manages a variety of state, federal, and discretionary funds to support the research, teaching, and service missions of the school. This role 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 other authorized institutional official. Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and/or multiple sub awards. Guides less experienced staff. Typically works on complex proposals such as grants/contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards.

Requirements

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.
Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.
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.
Experience using Excel and campus financial systems, including KFS, KC and Data Warehouse.
Working knowledge of University of California policies and procedures as they relate to general accounting, travel, contracts & grants, sales and service activities, equipment management, and gift administration.

Responsibilities

Independently develop and/or oversee research proposals, awards, and/or transactions related to contract and grant management.
Maintain contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies.
Work on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations.
Complete and approve transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official.
Work on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and/or multiple sub awards.
Guide less experienced staff.
Work on complex proposals such as grants/contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards.