Research Administrative Analyst

About the Role

This is a 100% remote position. CHLA requires a primary residence in California prior to start date.

The Research Administration Analyst is part of The Saban Research Institute’s (TSRI) central Research Services Team, primarily responsible for the pre- and post-award administration of federal, federal pass-through, local, state, and foundation grants and subcontracts, as well as consortium agreements. The Analyst will provide administrative support to Principal Investigators (PIs) in the development, submission, and review of proposals, and award negotiation. The Analyst will monitor fiscal performance on projects, prepare, review, and process financial transactions, and ensure timely invoicing, financial reporting, and close-out of grants/contracts. The Analyst will serve as the point of contact for sponsoring agencies and act as a liaison for the institution. The role involves providing action-oriented and expert support to PIs and handling specific grant and audit issues with integrity.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, Day Shift

Responsibilities

• Administer pre- and post-award processes for federal, federal pass-through, local, state, and foundation grants and subcontracts, as well as consortium agreements.
• Provide administrative support to PIs in proposal development, submission, and review, and assist with award negotiation.
• Monitor fiscal performance on projects, prepare and process financial transactions, and ensure timely invoicing, financial reporting, and close-out of grants/contracts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsoring agencies and act as a liaison for the institution.
• Provide expert support to PIs and handle grant and audit issues with integrity.

Requirements

• 2+ years of research administration, legal, or contracting experience in an academic setting.
• Experience working with both grants and contracts in a hospital or university setting.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Skills

• Knowledge of a variety of funding types.
• Experience working with faculty in academic, research, clinical, or administrative settings.
• Ability to collaborate on complex issues and perform effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a strong service orientation.