Contracts & Grants Administrator, Kaiser Foundation Research Institute (Oakland, CA) Job in Oakland, California US
Contracts Grants Administrator, Kaiser Foundation Research Institute (Oakland, CA)
Kaiser Permanente Contracts Grants Administrator Oakland, CA Kaiser Permanente is looking for a Contracts Grants Administrator in Oakland for the Kaiser Foundation Research Institute (KFRI). Essential Functions - Reviews and processes funding applications (federal and non-federal), including submissions to federal agencies, various universities, pharmaceutical companies, and foundations. Reviews and processes applications for federal funding for all research projects throughout KP to ensure budget accuracy, completeness and compliance with federal requirements (including human subject review). Reviews financial terms and conditions for subcontract agreements between KP and external research sponsors. - Ensures appropriate information, reports and compliance documentation are provided to meet government and funding agency requirements and needs. Supervises preparation and reviews monthly invoices, summary financial reports, and other reports required by funding agencies according to sponsor requirements. - Monitors research accounts to prevent over expenditure. Responds to requests for information, provides consulting assistance and interacts regularly with physicians, investigators, research staff and leaders of funding agencies. Represents KP in responding promptly to inquiries from federal contracts and grants officers, provides information (budget clarification and justifications) and documentation to meet their needs and federal requirements. - Maintains a strong working relationship with regional accounting departments and other Region's research staffs. Responsible for monthly production of the department operating statement and ad hoc management reports. Manages accounts receivables and cash flow for all regions when related to federal projects. Tracks payments and follows up on unpaid invoices. Provides input to the development of departmental policies and procedures. Uses the department software application to monitor Program-wide research accounts and to develop custom reports for providing information to management and customers. - Up to 10% travel. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications - 3+ years of related experience - 2+ years of consulting experience - Bachelor's degree or 4 additional years of equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications Experience with: - Contracts and grants - Financial analysis - Healthcare research - Federal and state regulations - Compliance - Reporting and documentation - Tracking payments and invoices