Pre-Award Analyst

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

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About The Position

Incumbent serves as Senior Contract and Grant Analyst for research administration in the Department of Medicine (DOM). Duties include Pre Award, and some Post Award, support services. The incumbent assists Principal Investigators with all activities related to the administration of sponsored agreements including: proposal and budget development and review; clinical study budget cost coverage analysis and negotiation; regulatory application processes and approvals, adherence to agency and campus contract and grant policies and procedures, and serves as a liaison between campus offices on behalf of the faculty and DOM. Additionally, the incumbent prepares DOM research administration reports and will work with Division MSOs on division-specific reporting.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of research function.
Highly skilled in statistical analysis, database management and systems programming.
Highly skilled in analysis and consultation at all levels, internal and external to the organization.
Expert ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.
Highly skilled project manager; demonstrated adaptability and flexibility. Skills to coordinate complex, high impact projects, lead teams and external constituents, and direct projects through from inception to completion on schedule. Anticipates and effectively handles change.
Expert research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations.
Expert knowledge in research data analysis techniques and instruments. Expert ability to apply knowledge and skills to recommend innovative, industry-leading improvements to highly complex, unprecedented issues.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
5 years of related experience with a BA/BS in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.