Pre-Award Research Analyst

SRA International; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Supplemental retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Chapman University’s Office of Research seeks a Pre-Award Research Analyst to support proposal development, budgets, and regulatory guidance. The role is fully in-person on the Irvine campus and involves coordinating with faculty and staff across departments on pre-award activities for grants and/or contracts.

Responsibilities include assisting with progress reports, no-cost extensions, and other prior approvals, plus data entry and account reconciliation to ensure accurate project setup and

Qualifications

• Experience with grant proposals and budget preparation.
• Ability to coordinate pre-award activities for grants and contracts.
• Familiarity with funding agency regulations and university policies.
• Attention to data entry and account reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-award activities for grants and/or contracts with faculty and staff.
• Assist with grant development including proposal and budget preparation and review.
• Support non-financial post-award actions (progress reports, re-budgeting, no-cost extensions, prior approvals).
• Collaborate with SPS leadership on departmental projects as needed.

Job description

Chapman University’s Office of Research is seeking a Pre-Award Research Analyst to join its growing and highly motivated team of research administration. The tasks and duties associated with the Research Analyst position will vary based on the candidate’s experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. The Sponsored Projects Analyst works in the Office of Research with faculty from all departments at the university on proposal preparation to various sponsors. Works with principal investigators, faculty and staff to coordinate pre- award activities for grants and/or contracts. Assists with grant development activities including proposal and budget preparation and review. Provides guidance on funding agency regulations, as well as Chapman University’s administrative and fiscal policies. Assists with non-financial post award actions such as progress reports, re-budgeting, no-cost extension, and other prior approval requests, etc. Other duties as assigned including data entry, reconciling accounts and general administrative support.

Additionally, this position may work with Sponsored Projects Services ( SPS ) leadership and staff on SPS departmental projects and/or special assignments as needed.

This is an exempt Administrator position. This position is eligible for participation in our health and welfare benefits, supplemental retirement plan, accrued sick time, vacation, and holiday pay. This position is fully in-person and based in Irvine at our Rinker campus. Chapman University’s mission is centered on serving our students and strengthening our campus community. Chapman believes there is significant value in an in-person workforce. Being present fosters collaboration, strengthens relationships across departments, enables us to better serve our co-workers and contributes to the student experience. It is an important part of the culture that makes Chapman a special place to work and learn.