Hybrid Strategic Pre-Award Grants & Contracts Manager

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington is seeking a Pre-Award Grants and Contracts Manager in Seattle to lead the proposal development lifecycle for faculty and researchers. The role involves budgeting, compliance review, and timely sponsor submissions for multi-institutional and international collaborations.

Reporting to the Grants and Financial Manager, you will guide investigators on strategy, sponsor requirements, and policy interpretation, coordinating with campus and external partners to maximize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, research administration, public administration, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in sponsored research administration, including significant pre-award grants and contracts experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete grant and contract proposal process from funding opportunity identification through submission.
• Advise faculty and research teams on proposal strategy, sponsor requirements, eligibility, and compliance obligations.
• Develop proposal budgets and budget justifications, ensuring compliance with sponsor regulations and University policies.
• Coordinate proposal development activities with investigators, collaborators, subrecipients, departmental staff, and central University offices.
• Prepare, review, and submit proposal packages through University and sponsor systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Provide guidance on sponsored research policies, institutional approvals, cost sharing, data management, export controls, and other compliance requirements.
• Serve as the primary pre-award resource for faculty and research teams, supporting research growth and competitiveness for external funding.

Skills

Grant administration

Budget development

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance or related field

Tools

Grants.gov

eRA Commons

NSPIRES

SAGE

Workday Finance

Job description

University of Washington is seeking a Pre-Award Grants and Contracts Manager in Seattle to lead the proposal development lifecycle for faculty and researchers. The role involves budgeting, compliance review, and timely sponsor submissions for multi-institutional and international collaborations.

Reporting to the Grants and Financial Manager, you will guide investigators on strategy, sponsor requirements, and policy interpretation, coordinating with campus and external partners to maximize