Grants & Contracts Analyst - Research Finance & Post-Award

University-of-California,-Irvin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences seeks a fiscal administrator to manage extramural and intramural funds, support contract and grant proposals, and handle post-award activities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–3+ years of experience, with strong Excel skills and knowledge of UC policies; you will develop reports, ensure compliance, and collaborate with faculty and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related area.
• 1–3+ years of experience in contracts and grants or comparable finance roles.
• Experience with Excel and campus financial systems (KFS, KC, Data Warehouse).
• Knowledge of federal, state and University regulations related to contracts and grants administration.
• Experience with reporting, budgeting and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and administrative aspects of funds supporting research and instructional programs.
• Support proposals, contracts, grants and post-award management.
• Provide financial analyses and reports.
• Develop research proposals, awards and transactions related to contract and grant management.
• Maintain contract and grant records in compliance with sponsor policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Excel

KFS

KC

Data Warehouse

Job description

UC Irvine's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences seeks a fiscal administrator to manage extramural and intramural funds, support contract and grant proposals, and handle post-award activities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–3+ years of experience, with strong Excel skills and knowledge of UC policies; you will develop reports, ensure compliance, and collaborate with faculty and finance teams.