Sr. Pre-Award Analyst

Big ideas need strong systems and people who care about how the work gets done.

The Office of Grants & Contracts Administration (OGCA) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is hiring TWO experienced research administration professionals (Sr. Pre-Award Analyst) to help move ambitious research from proposal to impact.

If you're motivated by meaningful work, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to contribute to a research enterprise that values both people and precision, we encourage you to apply!

This Pre-Award role is for someone who enjoys complexity, thinks strategically, and knows how to bring clarity to high-stakes work. You’ll support sophisticated grants and contracts proposal submissions, advise faculty and research administrators, and help shape processes that keep research moving forward accurately, compliantly, and thoughtfully.

The position requires deep expertise in federal and non-federal research administration, sound judgment in applying complex regulations and policies, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across a large, diverse research enterprise. Success in this role means balancing technical excellence with strong communication, problem-solving, and service—providing leadership, navigating ambiguity, and building trusted partnerships that support UAF’s research mission.

The applicant should bring strong experience in research administration and a solid understanding of federal and non-federal sponsor requirements, along with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations with sound judgment.

Success requires excellent written communication skills, including experience drafting and proofreading clear, accurate correspondence and proposal materials, as well as experience developing and analyzing budgets based on research plans, methodologies, and financial forecasting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytically strong, and comfortable navigating ambiguity, able to assess quantitative fiscal issues, apply cost allocation principles, and collaborate effectively across a diverse research community while maintaining a service-oriented mindset.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, statistics or related field and 3 years progressively responsible professional fiscal experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Professional licensure preferred (e.g. CPA, CFM).

Must either currently hold and maintain Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification or be able to obtain within 3 years. Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA) is acceptable, CRA preferred

Position Details:

This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 80, based on education and experience.

This posting will close to applications on March 5, 2026 at 11:55 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

 Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Lee Ann Amerson, OGCA HR Coordinator, at lamerson@alaska.edu or (907)  474-6664.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

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The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

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UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.