Senior Grants & Funds Manager – Biostatistics

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's Department of Biostatistics as a Senior Fund Manager, delivering high-level financial analysis and strategic fund management for complex awards. You will work with faculty, researchers, and leadership to advance sponsored projects and departmental funds while ensuring compliance and financial integrity.

The role emphasizes pre- and post-award administration, budget development, forecasting, and accurate reporting using UCLA systems, with a focus

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of fund management across pre- and post-award administration.
• Deep understanding of proposal budgets, sponsor guidelines, and closeout activities.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, private, and nonprofit sponsors and rules.
• Familiarity with UCLA financial systems, controls, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to interpret policies and communicate complex financial information clearly.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level financial analysis, research administration, and strategic fund management for federal, state, and private awards.
• Support a diverse portfolio of sponsored projects, contracts, grants, and departmental funds.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and leadership to optimize financial performance and compliance.

Skills

Fund management

Pre-award administration

Post-award administration

Budget development

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Policy interpretation

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Join the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's Department of Biostatistics as a Senior Fund Manager, delivering high-level financial analysis and strategic fund management for complex awards. You will work with faculty, researchers, and leadership to advance sponsored projects and departmental funds while ensuring compliance and financial integrity.

The role emphasizes pre- and post-award administration, budget development, forecasting, and accurate reporting using UCLA systems, with a focus