Research Financial Analyst: Pre & Post Award

UC Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Santa Barbara seeks a Research Financial Analyst to oversee the pre- and post-award administration of approximately $24.0M in research funding for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and across the Division of Mathematical, Life and Physical Sciences. Located in Santa Barbara, the role supports contract and grant activities within CHEM BLDG 232, M‑F; 8 am – 5 pm.

Responsibilities include managing post-award C&G activities, budget monitoring, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years applying financial policies to mandatory obligations.
• 1–3 years research administration at a university setting.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, UC, and agency-specific contract and grant administration regulations, including OMB Uniform Guidance.

Responsibilities

• Contract and Grant Post‑Award Administration – manage all aspects of C&G administration, including general ledger reconciliation, transaction review and approval, budget monitoring, cost transfers, subaward and contract administration, and sponsor compliance.
• Contract and Grant Pre‑Award Administration – submit departmental proposals to multiple funding agencies, develop detailed budgets, advise Principal Investigators on staffing, supplies, and other costs, and coordinate with the Office of Research and other partners to ensure timely, accurate submissions.

Skills

Financial policy knowledge

Research administration

OMB Uniform Guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

University of California, Santa Barbara seeks a Research Financial Analyst to oversee the pre- and post-award administration of approximately $24.0M in research funding for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and across the Division of Mathematical, Life and Physical Sciences. Located in Santa Barbara, the role supports contract and grant activities within CHEM BLDG 232, M‑F; 8 am – 5 pm.

Responsibilities include managing post-award C&G activities, budget monitoring, and ensuring