Administrative Analyst II – CIND

Administrative Analyst II – CIND

The Northern California Institute for Research and Education (NCIRE) is a research institute working in conjunction with the San Francisco VA. NCIRE has some of the country’s most renowned MD and PhD scientists working in partnership with the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center (SFVAMC) to integrate research interests with the needs of veterans.

NCIRE currently has an exciting opportunity in the new Center for Imaging of Neurodegenerative Diseases (CIND), for an Grants Analyst II.

Essential Functions:
•Prepare research grants applications for new research proposals, renewals, clinical and fellowship awards for a large group of Senior and Junior investigators of CIND
•Provide post award management for a variety of research grants and clinical trials
•Work with Principal Investigators to provide budget analyses and develop projections
•Monitor grant funds, budget variances and expense reporting and projections
•Act as primary liaison in monitoring and resolving financial and grant-related payroll issues
•Set up contracts such as JPAs and IPAs, track and adjust as necessary
•Set up and billing of clinical trials
•Work on side projects related to research grants
•Perform other related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Job Requirements:
•Degree in accounting or finance or equivalent combination or experience and education
•A minimum of three years progressive experience in administrative analysis; or equivalent combination of education and experience
•Proven analytical skills at a high level involving complicated projections and grants management
•Previous grants management experience in related setting
•Previous experience with pre-award contracts and grants preparation and post award management in a university or research environment
•Experience and knowledge of NIH, DOD, NIA grant submissions
•Demonstrated financial management skills
•Ability to establish and maintain new budgetary tools in financial management of grant funds
•Ability to assess and respond to audit risks
•Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and priorities to achieve desired goals
•Ability to analyze, problem solve, interpret and apply policies/regulations
•Active participation in contract negotiations for clinical trials
•Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
•Computer literacy with full working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, and the Internet
•Professional attitude with ability to maintain confidentiality on sensitive projects
•Strong interpersonal, written/oral communication, problem-solving and organizational skills
•Able to prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met
•Ability to work well under pressure and in an extremely fast paced environment
•Ability to successfully interact with a wide variety of individuals

Preferred Qualifications:
•Strong recent working knowledge of Weblinks and Proposal Express
•Knowledge of Solomon and Reqlogic
•Knowledge of UC/NCIRE/VA policies and procedures
•UCSF experience in contracts and grants post award

NCIRE offers a competitive compensation and generous benefits package, a stable, exciting environment and a wonderful work/life balance. Please email your resume and cover letter with salary expectation to [Click here for email]. You must indicate job number 06-255 in the subject line for consideration. For more information about NCIRE please visit us at www.ncire.org.

NCIRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer