Senior Grant and Contract Analyst

University of North Texas - Denton; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Grant and Contract Analyst at University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth works with faculty to interpret sponsor guidelines and stay updated on federal and state policy changes for external funding. You will negotiate terms, prepare information for audits, and support proposal submissions with strong internal controls.

You will collaborate with the pre-award team and ensure compliance with regulations, guidelines, and internal policies while providing technical assistance to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of related experience.
• Ability to interpret sponsor guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Experience in negotiation of terms and audit document preparation.
• Knowledge of budget controls, policies, and cost allocations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized technical assistance on proposals for external funding from private, state and federal sponsors.
• Review and interpret proposal guidelines and applicable statutes and guidelines.
• Identify and document financial commitments (cost share, F&A) and obtain approvals before submission.
• Ensure proposal compliance with RFPs, regulations, and institutional policy prior to submission.
• Serve as interface for UNTHSC faculty with external funding sources for submission and review.
• Maintain current knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures.
• Involve senior pre-award team members when direction is needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Grant administration knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title: Senior Grant and Contract Analyst

Employee Classification: Senior Grant & Contract Analys

Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

Department: HSC-Office of Sponsored Programs-390030

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Office of Sponsored Programs, a department under the Division of Research and Innovation at UNT Health, provides pre-award, post-award, and contract services to support faculty and other investigators while promoting compliance with federal and state agencies, private sponsor agreements, and UNT Health research policies.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for interpreting sponsor guidelines and staying abreast of federal and state policy changes regarding proposal submissions for external funding to different sponsoring agencies with varying legal and financial requirements. Acts as liaison for University and responsible for remaining current on issues in the field of research administration. Requires ability to negotiate moderately complex sponsor terms and conditions of awards; and prepare documents for requests of information and audits. Implements policies and procedures, including internal controls. Collaborates with team members to manage special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of federal or state funds.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

CRA (Certified Research Administrator) or CPRA (Certified PreAward Research Administrator) Certification

Job Duties

• To provide specialized, technical assistance to research faculty and staff in reviewing and approving proposals for external funding from private, State and Federal, and local sponsors.
• Provide review and interpretation of proposal guidelines and applicable federal and state statutes and guidelines.
• Identify and document financial commitments of the institution such as cost share or F&A waiver, and ensure appropriate approvals are in place prior to proposal submission.
• Ensure proposal compliance with the RFP, and any applicable regulations, statutes, guidelines, and institutional policy, prior to submission.
• Act as the interface for UNTHSC faculty and administration with all external sponsored project funding sources with regard to proposal submission and review.
• Maintains knowledge of grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures
• Involve more senior members of the pre-award team for direction, as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m - 5:00p.m.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.