Senior Contracts and Grants Analyst

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is seeking a Senior Contracts and Grants Analyst responsible for pre and post-award research administration. In this role, you will coordinate proposal submissions and manage multi-year budgets while ensuring compliance with agency terms and federal guidelines.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and possess 4 to 7 years of research administration experience, strong financial analysis skills, and a commitment to excellence and diversity as part of an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of related research administration experience in a university environment.
• Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of federal and non-federal sponsors.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements for human/animal subjects, financial conflict of interest, biosafety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate submission of proposals to multiple agencies and develop multi-year budgets.
• Analyze financial information and recommend solutions for agency-specific terms.
• Approve and process transactions for signature by authorized officials.
• Assist faculty in planning and ensuring compliance with agency terms and federal OMB circulars.

Skills

Financial analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Spreadsheet/database software

Job description

Overview

Under general supervision, the Senior Contracts and Grants Analyst is responsible for performing pre and post‑award research administration duties, including developing research proposals, managing awards, processing contract and grant transactions, and maintaining records in compliance with institutional and sponsor policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate submission of proposals to multiple agencies and develop multi‑year budgets.
• Analyze financial information and recommend solutions for agency‑specific terms.
• Approve and process transactions for signature by authorized officials.
• Assist faculty in planning and ensuring compliance with agency terms and federal OMB circulars.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 4 to 7 years of related research administration experience in a university environment.
• Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of federal and non‑federal sponsors.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements for human/animal subjects, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, customized reporting, and spreadsheet/database software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and customer service focus.

EEO Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.