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One of 2-5 Contracts and Grants analysts on 4 teams. Each team is led by a Contracts and Grants Officer and is assigned to focus on either proposals or awards/subcontracts for a set of schools and/or colleges.
As a member of the Subawards Team, under the direction of Contracts and Grants Officer, the Contracts and Grants analyst works on assigned projects with faculty and staff from all schools/colleges to prepare/negotiate/issue subawards to research collaborators outside UCD, under awards received by UCD.

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Contracts and Grants Officer, as part of a team, work with faculty and staff from a specific set of schools and/or colleges to review proposals prior to submission to sponsors; negotiate research agreements with sponsors; assist faculty in developing proposals, and negotiate a portion of the resulting contracts and grants. Each team will have a focus on either proposals or awards/subcontracts; the focus of each team, as well as the team members, may change over time consistent with changes in the business needs of the Sponsored Programs Office.

Position Information

Apply by Date

05/20/2024

Salary Range

$65,100.00 - $116,700.00 /annual

Appointment Type

Career

Number of Positions

1

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hours

Manager will advise

Location

Davis, Ca

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work occasional evenings.
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in generating, negotiating, and issuing subawards under awards received by a public institution of higher education.
• Research Administration experience serving both internal and external customers, including review and submission of proposals for contracts and grants, and preparation, review, and negotiation of research agreements.
• Experience collecting, analyzing and summarizing data related to projects. Research Administration experience in conducting complex negotiations.
• Experience presenting complex technical and legal material to non-technical persons.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, editing and analyzing various types of research administration agreements, legal correspondence and other written documents.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Skill using Microsoft suite of products (including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and Internet Explorer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Experience interpreting, communicating, and applying terms and conditions of various sponsor's, federal, state, and University guidelines, policies, and procedures governing research including but not limited to intellectual property.
• Experience with for-profit and non-profit business contracting and funding practices and interests.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Communication skills to build constructive and effective relationships with all types of people.
• Extensive knowledge of multiple sponsor's terms and conditions and advanced skills to interpret and apply complex sponsor requirements.
• Knowledge of legal, medical and scientific terminology.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

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