Research Contracts

Research Contracts & Budget Analyst (Grant/Contract Officer II or III) Murray, UT 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.

Special Instructions Requisition Number:

PRN44532B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time Work Schedule Summary:

Monday -

Friday Department:

01450 -

Dermatology Clinical Group Location:

Other Pay Rate Range:

$60,000-65,000 for level II, $67,000-74,000 for level

III Close Date:

6/22/2026

Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/198759 jeid-e1d1cb20d38cda4480ac8c7b0d9344df