Principal Contracts & Grants Officer

Principal Contracts and Grants Officer (PCGO)

The Principal Contracts and Grants Officer (PCGO) is responsible for providing institutional-level sponsored programs 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).

• Reviewing, endorsing, and submitting highly complex proposals
• Performing comprehensive analysis of a variety of awards (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 program issues
• Interpreting sponsor policies, government regulations, and award terms and conditions
• Coordinating and/or approving prior approval requests
• Facilitating award closeouts

The full salary range for the Principal Contracts & Grants Officer is $84,100 – $154,700 annually. The expected pay scale is $84,100 – $110,000 annually.

There is one position available at various levels for the Contracts & Grants Officer recruitments. The hiring department can recruit and fill this role at different levels within the position classification series. This position is also posted as Senior Contracts & Grants Officer (Job #). Applicants are encouraged to review both positions to determine the best match for their skills and experience.

All applicants will be assessed based on the minimum requirements for the level(s) for which they have applied. If you wish to be considered in multiple pools or are unsure, please apply for both positions.

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.

PLEASE NOTE:

This position is classified as remote with occasional visits to campus as required. Working hours will be based on Pacific Standard Time (PST).