University Of California Irvine
Principal Contract & Grant Analyst (Post-Award with Pre-Award Support) - REMOTE
University Of California Irvine, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Who We Are
Founded in 1965,
UC Irvine
is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
The School of Social Ecology has marshaled its interdisciplinary expertise to focus on areas including global environmental degradation, poverty and other forms of inequality, prison overcrowding and gang violence in California, healthy child development, challenges faced by an aging population, health risks and community empowerment. These efforts have made the School of Social Ecology a national leader in applying basic theory and empirical research to a range of complex societal problems. As the first and only School of Social Ecology in the nation, our researchers bring real change, in real time, to real people's lives. Combining the scientific with the practical, we turn hope for change into real answers that can leave all of us better off. Reclaiming lives. Expanding community wellbeing. And, making a safer world all around.
The School of Social Ecology's Contracts and Grants Unit provides quality assistance to faculty, researchers, and other academic personnel affiliated with the school to obtain (pre-award) and manage (post-award) sponsored awards, including but not limited to federal grant programs, such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), that support research, training, and other scholarly activities. The Contracts and Grants Unit staff ensures timely, accurate, and responsible stewardship of funds by carrying out these administrative activities within UC, UCI, Federal, State, and agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
The staff assists with the submission of contract and grant proposals from all prospective sponsors including but not limited to the Federal Government, Private Foundations, and For-Profit Entities. The staff also monitors and reports on funds received from outside sponsors and internal UCI sources and provides general guidance on the proper stewardship of those funds.Your Role on the Team
The Principal Contract & Grant Analyst is pivotal in utilizing advanced contracts and grants concepts to effectively manage high-volume and high-complexity transactions. They provide crucial support to faculty, researchers, and other academic personnel associated with the school, facilitating their proposal submissions.
Their role is central to reviewing and guiding others in reviewing the financial and administrative management requirements of research contract and grant proposals, including but not limited to federal grant programs, such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor policies. Operating independently, they assess complex grant, contract, and subcontract transactions, conducting thorough evaluations of variable factors.
Moreover, they are tasked with guiding and training less experienced staff while serving as a dependable resource for faculty members.
What It Takes to be Successful
Total CompensationIn addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $$85,400- $$121,100 (Annual).
Required:Extensive knowledge of program administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.Advanced knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.Ability to manage high volume and complex transactions.Ability to perform highly complex financial analysis and customized reporting.Demonstrated advanced competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.Maintains knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply sponsor, institutional and departmental policies. Knowledge of current compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.Demonstrated advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements.Full knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Code of Federal Regulations, sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration.Ability to interpret policy for others.Advanced knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniquesAdvanced ability to create and train grant writing and other communications skills in a variety of styles to ensure securing grant funding required.Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Preferred:Proficient in the use of UC Campus and agency systems, such as Kuali Research, Cayuse, NSF Research.gov, and NIJ JustGrantsDemonstrated skill in understanding and interpreting University of California Policies and Procedures as they relate to finance, contracts and grants, and sales and services activities.Demonstrated skill in understanding and interpreting current federal, state and University regulations relating to contracts and grants administration to include OMB Circular A-21 and CASB applications.Demonstrated organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and ability to recognize the workload of others faced with a heavy workload and competing deadlines and ability to temporarily reassign tasks to meet deadlines.
Conditions of Employment:The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:Background Check and Live ScanLegal Right to work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug Free EnvironmentThe following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ActE-VerifyPre-Placement Health EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Founded in 1965,
UC Irvine
is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
The School of Social Ecology has marshaled its interdisciplinary expertise to focus on areas including global environmental degradation, poverty and other forms of inequality, prison overcrowding and gang violence in California, healthy child development, challenges faced by an aging population, health risks and community empowerment. These efforts have made the School of Social Ecology a national leader in applying basic theory and empirical research to a range of complex societal problems. As the first and only School of Social Ecology in the nation, our researchers bring real change, in real time, to real people's lives. Combining the scientific with the practical, we turn hope for change into real answers that can leave all of us better off. Reclaiming lives. Expanding community wellbeing. And, making a safer world all around.
The School of Social Ecology's Contracts and Grants Unit provides quality assistance to faculty, researchers, and other academic personnel affiliated with the school to obtain (pre-award) and manage (post-award) sponsored awards, including but not limited to federal grant programs, such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), that support research, training, and other scholarly activities. The Contracts and Grants Unit staff ensures timely, accurate, and responsible stewardship of funds by carrying out these administrative activities within UC, UCI, Federal, State, and agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
The staff assists with the submission of contract and grant proposals from all prospective sponsors including but not limited to the Federal Government, Private Foundations, and For-Profit Entities. The staff also monitors and reports on funds received from outside sponsors and internal UCI sources and provides general guidance on the proper stewardship of those funds.Your Role on the Team
The Principal Contract & Grant Analyst is pivotal in utilizing advanced contracts and grants concepts to effectively manage high-volume and high-complexity transactions. They provide crucial support to faculty, researchers, and other academic personnel associated with the school, facilitating their proposal submissions.
Their role is central to reviewing and guiding others in reviewing the financial and administrative management requirements of research contract and grant proposals, including but not limited to federal grant programs, such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor policies. Operating independently, they assess complex grant, contract, and subcontract transactions, conducting thorough evaluations of variable factors.
Moreover, they are tasked with guiding and training less experienced staff while serving as a dependable resource for faculty members.
What It Takes to be Successful
Total CompensationIn addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $$85,400- $$121,100 (Annual).
Required:Extensive knowledge of program administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.Advanced knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.Ability to manage high volume and complex transactions.Ability to perform highly complex financial analysis and customized reporting.Demonstrated advanced competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.Maintains knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply sponsor, institutional and departmental policies. Knowledge of current compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.Demonstrated advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements.Full knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Code of Federal Regulations, sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration.Ability to interpret policy for others.Advanced knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniquesAdvanced ability to create and train grant writing and other communications skills in a variety of styles to ensure securing grant funding required.Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Preferred:Proficient in the use of UC Campus and agency systems, such as Kuali Research, Cayuse, NSF Research.gov, and NIJ JustGrantsDemonstrated skill in understanding and interpreting University of California Policies and Procedures as they relate to finance, contracts and grants, and sales and services activities.Demonstrated skill in understanding and interpreting current federal, state and University regulations relating to contracts and grants administration to include OMB Circular A-21 and CASB applications.Demonstrated organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and ability to recognize the workload of others faced with a heavy workload and competing deadlines and ability to temporarily reassign tasks to meet deadlines.
Conditions of Employment:The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:Background Check and Live ScanLegal Right to work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug Free EnvironmentThe following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ActE-VerifyPre-Placement Health EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization