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University of California - Irvine

Senior Post Award Contracts and Grants Analyst

🇺🇸 Irvine, CA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $72K - $127K

💻 Other

🗓️ August 11th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of California, Irvine is hiring a Senior Post Award Contracts and Grants Analyst. This role independently manages complex extramural research awards including contracts and grants, ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor policies while leading less experienced staff and handling diverse funding scenarios such as fellowships and cooperative agreements.

Highlights
  • Oversees management of extramural research awards and contract and grant transactions.
  • Ensures compliance with federal and non-federal research administration guidelines.
  • Manages complex awards including multiple investigators, sub awards, and cost share tracking.
  • Requires proficiency with spreadsheet and database software for financial analysis and reporting.
  • Strong writing skills for drafting persuasive text conforming to sponsor guidelines.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 3-5 years in contracts and grants management required.
  • Preferred knowledge of compliance requirements involving human/animal subjects, financial conflicts, and biosafety.
  • Salary range from $71,600 to $127,400 per year, with comprehensive benefits included.
  • Works within the UCI Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences Contract and Grants office serving the School's faculty.
  • Conditions of employment include background checks, employment misconduct disclosure, verification of legal work status, vaccination policies, and drug-free environment compliance.