Sr. Pre-Award Analyst

Position Description

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.