Grants & Contracts Pro: Federal Funding & Compliance

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Grants and Contracts Specialist to administer research grants and contracts for Applied Research Laboratories. You will work with investigators to prepare proposals, track status, and ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in proposals/negotiations, strong writing and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Extensive knowledge of FAR/DFARS is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, social sciences, or a technical/scientific field.
• Three years of experience in preparation, processing, and submission of research proposals and contract negotiations.
• Ability to exercise sound decision making and problem-solving during proposal preparation and award administration.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing applications (MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro).
• Ability to interact professionally under time-sensitive conditions; work independently or as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow established guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Work with principal investigators to develop and submit proposals for federal grants and research contracts.
• Compile, maintain, track and disseminate status information and act as liaison with internal/external contacts.
• Prepare and review cost estimates to meet university accounting requirements.
• Administer awards, provisions, deliverables, and close out requirements for research and non-funding agreements.
• Prepare documents required to administer research agreements and assist with data accuracy and compliance.
• Review/negotiate terms for DOD, Federal, State and other contracts; knowledge of FAR/DFARS, Uniform Guidance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration/social sciences/technical field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Grants and Contracts Specialist to administer research grants and contracts for Applied Research Laboratories. You will work with investigators to prepare proposals, track status, and ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in proposals/negotiations, strong writing and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Extensive knowledge of FAR/DFARS is a plus.