Grants and Contracts Analyst

About the role

The Grants and Contracts Analyst operates with considerable independence, coordinating complex sponsored-project activities from proposal review through award setup, subaward administration, and award modification. The analyst serves as a key institutional resource, applying established policies to interpret requirements, assess risk, establish compliant accounts, resolve complex issues, and guide faculty and administrators. The role supports a shared institutional portfolio exceeding $600 million annually and advances consistent, efficient, and compliant research-administration practices across the university.

Responsibilities

• Essential Functions (30%) – Conduct initial reviews of complex proposals and renewals for final approval and submission by the authorized institutional official. Evaluate budgets and requirements, coordinate cross-functional reviews, identify risks, resolve routine issues, and recommend compliant solutions. Advise and train investigators, administrators, and staff, referring matters requiring institutional approval or policy interpretation to the appropriate authority.