Senior Contracts & Grants Analyst

The Senior Contracts and Grants Analyst serves as a key member of the School of Medicine's Finance and Administration team, providing advanced pre‑and post‑award research administration support to faculty and departments. This position is responsible for developing and managing complex research proposals and awards, ensuring compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and University policies, and supporting the effective financial stewardship of sponsored funds.

The incumbent partners with principal investigators and departmental stakeholders to facilitate proposal submissions, oversee financial management of awards, and provide guidance on regulatory and fiscal requirements, ultimately contributing to the success and sustainability of the School of Medicine's research programs.

The full salary range for the Senior Contracts and Grants Analyst is $68,500 - $121,900 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $95,200 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION, WITH THREE DAYS ONSITE AND TWO DAYS REMOTE.