Senior Grants and Contracts, OBGYN

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research university in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist to manage research funding and contractual agreements. The role involves supporting faculty by guiding proposal development and ensuring compliance with regulations. It requires excellent negotiation skills, with a preference for candidates familiar with Excel and Power BI. The position offers a compelling benefits package including competitive healthcare, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in business or public administration with emphasis on customer service in financial or contracting position.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of research funding and contractual agreements.
• Guide proposal development ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements.
• Negotiate and draft contracts with various agencies.

Skills

Team collaboration

Proposal development

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Description - Senior Grants and Contracts, OBGYN (909174)

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist will serve as a key resource for managing the full lifecycle of research funding and contractual agreements. This position will provide comprehensive support to faculty and research teams by guiding proposal development, ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements, and facilitating both pre‑award and post‑award processes. The role will be responsible for negotiating and drafting contracts, managing awards, monitoring expenditures, and preparing financial reports. Additionally, the specialist will interpret complex regulations, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and may supervise grants and contracts staff or other research positions. Advanced skills in Excel and Power BI are highly desired.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, or related field
• Experience
  4 years of experience in business or public administration with emphasis on customer service in financial or contracting position. Applicants without the stated degree, but with significant additional professional applicable experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement.
• Preferred
  Licenses and Certifications
  Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Gathers and provides information regarding funding opportunities and application procedures to applicants by reading newsletters and announcements, search directories, funding files, and other relevant resources.
• Provides guidance to researchers for proposal development and submission by interpreting and ensuring adherence to sponsor and university announcements and guidelines.
• Provides grants management support to researchers by negotiating and processing awards, interpreting award conditions, obtaining approvals for award modifications, and completing required reports.
• Negotiates contracts with various agencies (state and federal government, private organizations), pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnological companies to achieve agreements satisfactory to all parties.
• May draft entire contracts of various types following state laws and Board of Regents' guidelines.
• Provides working supervision to Grants and Contracts Specialist and administrative positions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51., which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.