Grants Compliance Analyst I

Opt For Healthy Living; Bakersfield, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision plans

CalPERS retirement

Tuition waiver

Vacation days

Sick leave

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield seeks a Grants Analyst I/Fiscal Compliance to manage fiscal and administrative requirements of multiple grants and contracts. You will review budgets, sponsor terms, and compliance guidelines, coordinating with PIs, grant coordinators, and staff to ensure timely reporting and accurate expenditures.

The role involves performing post-award administration, new award set-up, and close-out activities, with guidance from senior staff.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience.
• An advanced degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Experience with grants and contracts administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review award and contract documents to understand budgets, terms, reporting, and policies.
• Analyze post-award transactions for allowability, allocability, and compliance.
• Identify discrepancies and communicate required corrections to staff.
• Schedule quarterly budget and compliance review meetings with PIs and staff.
• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual reports and advise on variances.
• Prepare fund transfers and journal entries per award requirements.
• Monitor timelines, reporting, and cost-share commitments across awards.
• Maintain complete financial and compliance records for awards.

Skills

Grants management

Budget monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Financial systems

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield seeks a Grants Analyst I/Fiscal Compliance to manage fiscal and administrative requirements of multiple grants and contracts. You will review budgets, sponsor terms, and compliance guidelines, coordinating with PIs, grant coordinators, and staff to ensure timely reporting and accurate expenditures.

The role involves performing post-award administration, new award set-up, and close-out activities, with guidance from senior staff.