Award Contract Officer
Govt & Bus Contract Admin Job Summary
Award Contract Officer involves providing analytical, financial and training activities in support of contract and grant proposal
development, grant-writing, funding, administration, and budget development. Activities may include pre-award
proposal initiatives, management of funds post-award, and closeout activities for federal, state, local and private
sponsors. Involves activities associated with analyzing research funding trends and sources, forecasting, planning, and managing research portfolios by performing some or all of the following: coordinating and
identifying and developing and / or presenting proposals, contracts and other agreements; reviewing proposals
to ensure institutional compliance and program success; negotiating, administering and monitoring contract and
grant awards, including compliance with regulations, terms and conditions; financial management and reporting;
and sub award / subcontract issuance and administration.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $90,700 - $193,500 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description Government and Business Contracts is responsible for preparation, review and negotiation of research and public service contracts, business contracts, and policy development. Government and Business Contracts is also responsible for proposal development, compilation and submission for research, public service, and other contract proposals. Government and Business Contracts supports the UCSF mission by delivering pro-active, innovative solution oriented contracting support to faculty, campus leadership, sponsoring agencies, affiliates, and customers. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
- Five (5) or more years of related work experience that demonstrates the necessary level of analytical, problem-solving, initiative, judgment, decision-making, organizational and
- communications skills
- Extensive knowledge of program administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal
- sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Code of Federal Regulations, sponsor-specific
- Experience researching and interpreting policies or regulations. Knowledge of current compliance regulations relating to research administration
- Ability to manage high volume and complex transactions
- Demonstrated leadership or resource management skills: ability to coach, mentor, develop others; provide feedback and distribute work.
- Independent judgment, strong organization and communication skills and customer
- service focus with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts or the ability to demonstrate requisite knowledge of contracts to be assigned signature authority.
- Skill in analyzing information and objectives to define problems, identify relevant issues of concerns, formulating alternatives to affect resolution, and selecting alternative problems resolutions having evaluated all implications for implementation of a given solution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to perform highly complex financial analysis and customized reporting
- Ability to interpret policy for others. Knowledge of policies relating to sponsored research,
- compliance, academic personnel, the appropriate use of University facilities, etc.
- Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants. contracts, subcontracts,
- cooperative agreements. Demonstrated knowledge of distinctions between various
- contract mechanisms and the ability to interpret the varying objectives and needs of internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles
- Demonstrated advanced competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis and budget development
- Ability to use a variety of database applications and software
- Ability to be a team player. Works with OSR staff in identifying areas for improvement in
- office procedures and policies and creating and implementing new methods
- Ability to support change management objectives including ability to learn and process a variety of awards
- Ability to work independently under heavy pressure and to know when to ask questions.
- Ability to manage the responsibilities of signature authority; considering impact to
- University, sister campuses, faculty, students, and programs in making significant institutional commitments
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Job Code and Payroll Title 005265 RSCH ADM 4 RP Bargaining Unit Research and Public Service Professionals (RP) Location San Francisco, CA |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Feb 14, 2026