Pre-Award Grants and Contracts Officer

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Under minimal supervision, the Pre-Award Grants and Contracts Officer II/III/IV in the Proposal Development Office within the Utah Data Coordinating Center (DCC) supports investigators and organizational leadership in all aspects of pre-award activities. This includes the development and submission of grant applications, MOUs, subcontracts, annual progress reports, and detailed budget preparation.

As a key member of the Proposal Development team, the GCO II/III/IV collaborates with Business

Job description

Details

Open Date 11/02/2026

Requisition Number PRN46650B

Job Title Pre-Award Grants and Contracts Officers

Working Title Pre-Award Grants and Contracts Officer

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P2 - Developing

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Opportunities for remote work may be available for candidates who reside in the State of Utah.

Employees with an approved remote schedule are expected to provide their own home office space, internet connection, and have the ability to work independently. While most duties can be performed remotely, the employee must be available to attend essential meetings and events on campus as needed.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 02228 - Data Coordinating Center

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 42,073 to 76,543

Close Date 02/02/2027

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, the Pre-Award Grants and Contracts Officer ( GCO ) II/ III /IV in the Proposal Development Office within the Utah Data Coordinating Center ( DCC ) supports investigators and organizational leadership in all aspects of pre-award activities. This includes the development and submission of grant applications, industry-sponsored proposals, institutional MOUs, subcontracts, annual progress reports, and detailed budget preparation.

As a key member of the Proposal Development team, the GCO II/ III /IV collaborates with Business Development, Principal Investigators, DCC Finance and Operations Leaders to perform both administrative and technical functions related to securing external funding. The role provides expert guidance throughout the pre-award lifecycle, including proposal preparation, budget development, submission processes, proposal defense and iteration, post-submission activities, and the transition to post-award management.

This position is based at the Utah Data Coordinating Center ( D