RSCH ADM 4 - The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus
Los Angeles, CA 90024
About the Job
* Primary Focus: State/Local Agreements.
*Must include cover letter and resume to be considered.
Department Summary:OCGA is a part of the Office of Research Administration (ORA), the central institutional department that is responsible for campus-wide research administration and compliance functions related to pre- and post-award and financial management of sponsored activities; human research regulatory review and compliance; research administration data management and stewardship; and campus-wide research administration systems that support ORA operations. Within ORA, OCGA manages $1.6 billion in contract and grant awards and more than $5 billion in funding requests per year. Under delegated authority from the Regents of the University of California, the Office of the President, and the UCLA Chancellor, OCGA has institutional authority to solicit, accept, and execute research agreements and related documents for government and non-profit sponsored project activities. OCGA serves as the institutional point of contact for funding agency representatives and relevant regulatory officials. 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 Contract & Grant Officer is a technical leader who shares knowledge and provides advanced level advice and guidance to UCLA faculty and staff including complex concepts in proposal development and award management. The Officer authorizes and oversees the submission of proposals and negotiates, accepts, and executes complex agreements from government and non-profit sponsors. Manages a portfolio of non-routine research, public service and training projects supported by government (federal, state, county, city, international), and domestic and international non-profit entities (foundations and charitable organizations). While delivering excellent customer service, primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1) guide and advise faculty researchers and campus staff regarding the development of complex proposals and sound stewardship of sponsored project funds in accordance with University and Sponsor Policy; 2) identify, analyze and communicate complex terms and conditions as well as policies and procedures in a helpful and professional manner; 3) analyze a broad range of multiple factors to negotiate and manage complex research contracts and grants, incoming and outgoing subawards, clinical trial contracts and grants, and multi-party agreements; 4) participate in the development of large scale complex projects; 5) verify compliance approvals from campus compliance committees. This position has institutional signature authority as delegated by the Regents of the University of California, at thresholds implemented through operational policies, and is authorized to sign and review transactions for junior staff. 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: Contract & Grants. The team responsible for negotiation and management of contract and grant proposals, awards and non-financial post-award activities. Outgoing Subawards. The team responsible for drafting, negotiating, executing and maintaining third party agreements where UCLA is the prime awardee. Including non-financial post-award activities. Proposal & Award Intake Team. The team responsible for receipt, recording, review, assignment, tracking and communications (internal and external) related to all proposals and awards. Remote work offered. Must include cover letter and resume to be considered.
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: