Contracts and Grants Officer - Davis, CA, Job ID 86020

Job Description 2 Positions Available Position Summary: The Contracts and Grants Officer is responsible for the review, institutional approval and submissions of proposals to a variety of federal and non-federal sponsors. This role includes the review and negotiation of sponsor awards and agreements and processing non-financial post award actions. The Contracts and Grants Officer provides advice and guidance regarding sponsored project administration to department administrators and Principal Investigators (PIs), works with sponsors to resolve proposal and award issues, and coordinates input from a variety of central offices. Department Summary: Our goal at the Office of Contracts and Grants is to provide principal investigators assistance with proposal preparation and with resources and expertise so that they may better understand contract and grant administration and successfully administer sponsored awards. The UC ANR Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG) is the authorized organizational representative for all extramurally sponsored projects at UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed. The home department is the Contracts & Grants. While this position normally is based in Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University. Pay Scale: $66,500.00/year to $92,400.00 /year Job Posting Close Date: This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 5/19/2026 Key Responsibilities Award Administration/Subcontract Administrator/Post Award Administration: Review and negotiate awards. Review the terms and conditions of incoming awards for applicability to educational institutions and consistency with University policies. Seek correction or clarifications. Obtain additional information from University policies. Maintain contact with investigator through award process. Obtain final signatures. Prepare sub awards to collaborators. Negotiate changes with sub awardee. Obtain final signatures. Consult with Contract and Grant Analyst Supervisor. Suggest when exceptions to Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) or University policies are warranted. Seek reviews and approvals from senior officials such as those at ANR or Office of the President. Confirm receipt and documentation of all required project approvals such as commitment of space or other resources, human or animal subject use, financial disclosures, and commitment of matching or cost sharing funds. Function as a resource to the investigator(s) and their administrative units. Review on-going post-award issues such as no-cost time extensions, carry-forward of funds, and re-budgeting between cost categories. Determine whether requests can be approved by the University/ANR or require sponsor approval. Analyze information. Formulate and select resolutions. Respond to questions from investigators, administrative staff and sponsoring agencies. Communicate essential terms of grant awards. Proposal Administration: Advise investigators, administrative staff, and sponsor officials. Review #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources