Announcement Details Open Date 03/23/2026 Requisition Number PRN44532B Job Title Grants and Contracts Officer Working Title Research Contracts & Budget Analyst (Grant/Contract Officer II or III) | Murray, UT Career Progression Track P00 Track Level P3 - Career, P2 - Developing FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Monday - Friday VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 01450 - Dermatology Clinical Group Location Other City Murray, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $60,000-65,000 for level II, $67,000-74,000 for level III Close Date 06/22/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary The Research Grant & Budget Analyst is responsible for the financial and accounting processes and deliverables that support clinical research activities. This role manages the full lifecycle of clinical trial budgeting - from initial development and negotiation through amendments, reporting, and closeout. Responsibilities include developing complex study budgets from start to finish, negotiating budget terms with sponsors, reviewing clinical trial agreements and scientific protocols, maintaining fee schedule updates, and preparing accurate financial reports. The analyst ensures financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and proper cost allocation across all phases of the study. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, a high degree of accuracy, and the ability to interpret complex protocols and agreements within a clinical research environment. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu This position will be hired at level II or III. Responsibilities Lead financial management of clinical research studies across pre-award and post-award phases Develop, analyze, and negotiate complex clinical trial budgets and payment terms with industry, government, non-profit, and investigator sponsors Conduct Medicare Coverage Analysis, evaluating protocols to determine resource needs, cost allocation, and standard-of-care vs. research-related expenses Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), FAR Part 31, and sponsor regulations (e.g., NIH , NSF , DOE ) Partner with Principal Investigators, study teams, ancillary departments, OSP , and sponsors to ensure accurate budgeting and contract alignment Review and process protocol and budget amendments Monitor study accounts, reconcile receivables, track payments, and provide forecasting and financial performance analysis Prepare and manage sponsor invoices, ancillary payments, and patient stipends; resolve payment discrepancies and negotiate final account closeout Maintain accurate financial data in OnCore and ensure alignment between study calendars, budgets, and coverage analysis Prepare financial reports and presentations to support investigators and leadership decision-making Serve as a subject matter expert in clinical research finance and contribute to process improvements, audits, and training initiatives This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Grants and Contracts Officer, II This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track. Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Job Code: P23762 Grade: P14 Expected Pay Range: $60,000 to $65,000 Grants and Contracts Officer, III This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track. Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Job Code: P23763 Grade: P16 Expected Pay Range: $67,000 to $74,000 Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Grants and Contracts Officer, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Grants and Contracts Officer, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Preferences Direct experience in a clinical research setting, with demonstrated involvement in clinical trial budgeting and research finance operations. Commitment to professional growth, continuous learning, and process improvement. Intrinsic motivation, intellectual curiosity, and initiative-the qualities that enable GCOs to anticipate challenges, ask good questions, and identify solutions before they are requested. Proficient with University of Utah administrative systems, including PeopleSoft, ePR, UShop, eProposal, and eAward. Experience with OnCore is preferred. Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. 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They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). What is your highest level of completed education? None High School Diploma or Equivalent Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree How many years of related work experience do you have? 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