Grants & Contracts Analyst — Pre & Post Award

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks an experienced grants administration professional to provide pre and post award grant expertise to faculty and principal investigators. The role coordinates with the Office of Sponsored Programs to ensure compliance with funding regulations.

You will support proposal preparation, budget analysis, and time/effort reporting, acting as a liaison across departments to secure and monitor research funds. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent with four years of experience.
• Experience in grants and contracts administration or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assist PIs with preparation of complex grants and contracts, including formatting proposals and budget planning.
• Analyze grant accounts and prepare financial reports by faculty and expense category to ensure correct charges and no deficits.
• Monitor time and effort reporting and certification for accuracy.
• Advise PIs on grant applications, deadlines, and future funding projections.
• Assist with annual progress reports and grant submissions.
• Identify funding opportunities aligned with investigators' expertise and interests.
• Provide guidance on forms and required documentation for university and funding agencies.

Skills

Grants management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication across levels

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

PeopleSoft FMS

InfoEd

Effort Reporting

Job description

UTMB Health seeks an experienced grants administration professional to provide pre and post award grant expertise to faculty and principal investigators. The role coordinates with the Office of Sponsored Programs to ensure compliance with funding regulations.

You will support proposal preparation, budget analysis, and time/effort reporting, acting as a liaison across departments to secure and monitor research funds. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.