Under the general direction of the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO), the Contracts and Grants Analyst provides high level administrative and technical support for the contract and grant submission process and post award fund administration for assigned Principle Investigators within the RED Research Centers and other units under Research and Economic Development (RED). The incumbent will be responsible for supporting proposals and awards of diverse scope, will perform high-level budget/resource analyses and prepare monthly financial reports for principal investigators utilizing campus financial systems. The Contracts and Grants Analyst will provide support to the unit(s) by conducting monthly ledger reconciliations, processing financial transactions using UCR systems, proactively resolving issues, and providing post-award support for extramural fund sources for the unit. In addition, the incumbent will support with general RED Research Centers reporting needs. The hiring department can recruit and fill this role at different levels within the position classification series. This position is posted here as a Contracts and Grants Analyst 3 (job #34020046) and a Contracts and Grants Analyst 4 (job #34018978). Applicants are encouraged to review all three 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 applied. If you wish to be considered in multiple pools or are unsure, please apply for all positions. The full salary range for the Research Administrator 3 is $66,500 – $118,300 annually. The expected pay scale for this position is up to $92,400 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.