Grant & Contract Analyst - Research Finance & Compliance

UCI group; California; On-site; USD 75,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine's Department of Radiology seeks a Contract and Grant Manager to develop and oversee proposals, awards, and transactions, maintaining contract records per sponsor rules.

Role involves complex grants/contracts with multiple investigators and subawards; you will guide junior staff and ensure timely approvals. A Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting and 3–5 years of relevant experience are required; familiarity with UC Irvine systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to gather information to organize and perform detailed financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to present information clearly in writing and verbally.
• Experience with spreadsheet and database software for financial analysis and reports.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of internal controls and protecting university resources.
• Familiarity with UCI Kuali Financial Systems (Decision Support desired).
• Strong collaboration on complex projects with interdepartmental staff.
• Detail-oriented with good time management.
• Ability to address urgent issues and manage large transaction volumes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee research proposals, awards, and related transactions.
• Maintain contract and grant records in compliance with sponsor policies.
• Work on complex proposals and awards with multiple investigators/subawards.
• Guide less experienced staff and ensure timely approvals.

Skills

Financial analysis

Policy knowledge

Verbal/written communication

Spreadsheet skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Internal controls

UCI systems knowledge

Attention to detail

Data organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

MS Office Suite

UCI Kuali Financial Systems

Job description

UC Irvine's Department of Radiology seeks a Contract and Grant Manager to develop and oversee proposals, awards, and transactions, maintaining contract records per sponsor rules.

Role involves complex grants/contracts with multiple investigators and subawards; you will guide junior staff and ensure timely approvals. A Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting and 3–5 years of relevant experience are required; familiarity with UC Irvine systems is a plus.