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The Sponsored Programs Office supports the University's research, creative, and scholarly activities by providing financial stewardship and compliance oversight for externally funded projects.

The Contracts & Grants Analyst III manages the post-award administration of sponsored programs, ensuring awards are administeredin accordance withsponsor requirements, federal and state regulations, CSU policies, and institutional procedures. The analyst serves as a trusted resource to faculty and project staff by providing financial oversight, compliance guidance, award management, and sponsor communication throughout the award lifecycle.

This position manages a portfolio of grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, centers and institutes, fee-for-service activities, and subawards. Responsibilities include financial monitoring and reporting, award modifications, invoicing, closeout, and advising principal investigators on compliant post-award management.

This position is eligible for hybrid or remote work. Full remote work may be considered for California residents only.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in grants, contracts, financial administration, or research administration.

• A related graduate degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Ideal candidates will have experience in one or more of the following:

• Sponsoredprogramsadministration in a university or research environment.

• Post-awardfinancial managementand reporting.

• Administration of complex awards, including federal grants, industry-sponsored agreements, clinical trials, research centers, or international projects.

• Preparing, issuing, and monitoring subawards or subcontracts.

• Workday or comparable enterprise financial systems

• Interpreting sponsor regulations and federal grant requirements.

• Financial reconciliation, invoicing, and compliance monitoring.

• Sponsor financial reporting and federal payment systems, including Research.gov, Payment Management System (PMS), ASAP, Grants Online, or similar platforms

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Officeproficiency.

• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential.

Post-Award Award Management

Successful candidates willdemonstrate:

• Comprehensive knowledge of post-award research administration, grants and contracts management, and sponsored project financial administration.

• Strong understanding of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and higher education research administration practices.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound professional judgment.

• Ability to interpret complex regulations, contractual language, and institutional policies while exercising sound professional judgment.

• Expertise infinancial analysis, reconciliation, and reporting skills.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently resolve complex issues.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting competing deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

• High levelof organization, attention to detail, confidentiality, and professionalism.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex requirements to diverse audiences.

• Strong customer service orientation and collaborative interpersonal skills.

• Advancedproficiencywith Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn new enterprise systems and web-based sponsor portals.

• Work at a computer for extended periods.

• Communicate effectively in person, virtually, and by telephone.

• Read and review financial and contractual documents.

• Occasionally travel to meetings or training as needed.