Rsch Adm 3 - Los Angeles, United States - The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus

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Los Angeles, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Special Instructions for Applicants:
Please upload cover letter and resume combined.

Department Summary:

The Office of Contract and Grant Administration (OCGA) is a part of the Office of Research Administration (ORA) and supports the $1 billion annual research program at UCLA.

Under delegated authority from the University of California Office of the President, and the UCLA Chancellor, the Office of Contract and Grant Administration (OCGA) has institutional authority to solicit, accept, and execute research agreements for government and non-profit sponsored project activities.

OCGA has primary responsibility for the interpretation of University-wide and campus policy, sponsor guidelines, and applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to sponsored activities.

Position Summary:

The Senior Contract & Grant Analyst provides guidance to UCLA faculty and staff in proposal development and award management, reviews and authorizes the submission of electronic and paper proposals, and negotiates, accepts and executes moderately complex contract and grant awards from government and non-profit sponsors.

Institutional administration for a portfolio of routine and non-routine research, public service and training of pre-award and non-financial post-award activities supported by government (federal, state, county and municipal) and non-profit entities (foundations, educational institutions, research organizations) for campus departments.

While delivering excellent customer service, primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1) communicate complex policies and procedures in a helpful and professional manner to campus investigators and department support staff to address questions regarding existing contracts and grants; 2) independently review proposals and/or negotiate moderately complex, grants, subgrants, and/or others as assigned 3) initiate review of contracts and subcontracts and 4) develop and participate in assigned special projects and collaborate and support training efforts for junior staff members.

This position has delegated signature authority by the Regents of the University of California and operational policies under the current threshold based on direct costs.

The Contract & Grant Senior Analyst is expected to professionally represent OCGA demonstrating skill, enthusiasm, positive problem solving, commitment and loyalty to the profession and the organization.

Based on the organizational structure of OCGA there are three main areas of responsibilities.

This position will have primary focus of responsibilities in one of the following areas assigned:
Contracts & Grants.

Involves administrative support to the team responsible for negotiation and management of contract and grant proposals, awards and non-financial post-award activities.

Outgoing Subawards.

Involves administrative support to the team responsible for drafting, negotiating and executing third party agreements where UCLA is the prime grantee / awardee.

Including non-financial post-award activities. Proposal & Award Intake Team. Involves administrative support in the receipt, review, tracking and communications (internal and external) for all proposals and awards.

The Senior Contract & Grant Analyst reports directly to the Team Lead who reports to the Assistant Director and is expected to work independently under limited guidance.

Consult with the supervisor on non-routine actions or exceptions to existing policy/procedure. *Please upload cover letter and resume combined.

Salary & Compensation:
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications:

5 or more Years Experience in a related field or equivalent education with transferrable skills/knowledge. (required)
With assistance as needed, experience and ability to conduct detailed review of contract and subcontract proposals. (required)
Highly developed problemsolving skills to identify concerns / issues in procedures and business processes; isolate detailed causes of the problem and provide possible solutions. (required)
Independently manage and prioritize daily portfolio using automatically delivered work list reports to meet fixed sponsored deadlines in compliance with internal timelines, processes and procedures. (required)
Solid written and oral skills to sufficiently compose written documents and to clearly communicate concepts and procedures to individuals at various knowledge levels. Balance listening and speaking. (required)
Demonstrated ability to act as a mentor and a positive role model of enthusiasm, constructive problem solving, commitment and loyalty to