Principal Contracts & Grants Officer

Principal Contracts & Grants Officer

Location: University of California Riverside

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Full/Part Time: Full Time

Schedule: 8AM - 5PM

Salary: $78,700 - $111,900 annually

The Principal Contracts and Grants Officer (PCGO) is responsible for providing institutional‑level sponsored programs and administration services to a portfolio of academic departments and research units, including acting as an institutional liaison with extramural sponsors (e.g., Federal agencies, state/local government, marketing boards, and non‑profit entities). The duties of this position include (but are not limited to): reviewing, endorsing, and submitting highly complex proposals;

performing comprehensive analysis of a variety of awards (e.g., contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements); reviewing, negotiating, and executing (with delegated signature authority) highly complex sponsored awards on behalf of The Regents; providing advice to faculty and departmental analysts regarding critical and/or sensitive sponsored programs issues; interpreting a broad range of sponsor policies, government regulations, and award terms and conditions; coordinating and/or approving prior approval requests;

and facilitating award closeouts. Additionally, the PCGO interacts with a variety of campus and University of California system‑wide offices to facilitate the management, administration, and conduct of sponsored programs.

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Advanced degree in a related field is required. Preferred:
  Advanced degree.

• Demonstrated experience utilizing various external electronic proposal submission systems.
• Demonstrated experience working within University of California policies.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating research and research‑related awards with federal agencies, state and local governments, and non‑profit entities.
• 6–10 years of related experience.

Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences, and/or professional development.

• Advanced knowledge of the mission of a major research university and the principles that form the foundation of academic research.
• Advanced ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse, multicultural environment.
• 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.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.
• Advanced ability to analyze data, information and objectives; identify patterns, concerns, issues, problems, needs, tendencies and relationships; formulate logical and objective conclusions; recognize alternatives and their implications; and make sound decisions or recommendations.
• Ability to manage high volume and complex transactions.
• Advanced skill in working as part of a team, leading teams, and collaborating with others to complete tasks/projects.
• Ability to interpret policy for others.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
• Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.
• Advanced ability to identify complex problems and implement appropriate solutions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Advanced ability to create and train grant writing and other communication skills in a variety of styles to ensure securing grant funding 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 effective grant funding processes, procedure and techniques.
• Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, cooperative agreements.

• Knowledge of UC sponsored programs administration policies, procedures, and practices.

Please visit the University of California Riverside recruitment portal to apply for this position.