Contract Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Open Date 03/23/2026 Requisition Number PRN44532B Job Title Grants and Contracts Officer Working Title Research Contracts & Budget Analyst (Grant/Contract Officer II or III) | Murray, UT Career Progression Track P00 Track Level P3 - Career, P2 - Developing FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 01450 - Dermatology Clinical Group Location Other City Murray, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $60,000-65,000 for level II, $67,000-74,000 for level III Close Date 06/22/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary Responsibilities

• Lead financial management of clinical research studies across pre-award and post-award phases
• Develop, analyze, and negotiate complex clinical trial budgets and payment terms with industry, government, non-profit, and investigator sponsors
• Conduct Medicare Coverage Analysis, evaluating protocols to determine resource needs, cost allocation, and standard-of-care vs. research-related expenses
• Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), FAR Part 31, and sponsor regulations (e.g., NIH , NSF , DOE )
• Partner with Principal Investigators, study teams, ancillary departments, OSP , and sponsors to ensure accurate budgeting and contract alignment
• Review and process protocol and budget amendments
• Monitor study accounts, reconcile receivables, track payments, and provide forecasting and financial performance analysis
• Prepare and manage sponsor invoices, ancillary payments, and patient stipends; resolve payment discrepancies and negotiate final account closeout
• Maintain accurate financial data in OnCore and ensure alignment between study calendars, budgets, and coverage analysis
• Prepare financial reports and presentations to support investigators and leadership decision-making
• Serve as a subject matter expert in clinical research finance and contribute to process improvements, audits, and training initiatives

Minimum Qualifications Preferences

• Direct experience in a clinical research setting, with demonstrated involvement in clinical trial budgeting and research finance operations.
• Commitment to professional growth, continuous learning, and process improvement.
• Intrinsic motivation, intellectual curiosity, and initiative-the qualities that enable GCOs to anticipate challenges, ask good questions, and identify solutions before they are requested.
• Proficient with University of Utah administrative systems, including PeopleSoft, ePR, UShop, eProposal, and eAward.
• Experience with OnCore is preferred.

Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah NonDiscrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.