Senior Grants & Contracts Analyst — Impact & Compliance

University of North Texas System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas System’s Health Fort Worth campus seeks a Senior Grant and Contract Analyst to interpret sponsor guidelines and manage external funding proposals. The role acts as liaison for the university with external sponsors and ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with four years of related experience, and certification in research administration is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to administration of federal/state funds.
• Ability to interpret sponsor guidelines and negotiate moderately complex terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized, technical assistance to research faculty and staff in reviewing proposals for external funding.
• Review and interpret proposal guidelines and applicable federal and state statutes and guidelines.
• Identify and document financial commitments and ensure appropriate approvals prior to proposal submission.
• Ensure proposal compliance with RFPs, regulations, statutes, guidelines, and institutional policy.
• Interface with UNTHSC faculty and administration with external funded project funding sources regarding submission and review.
• Maintain knowledge of grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Involve senior pre-award team members for direction as needed.

Skills

Grant administration

Budget management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years of related experience

Job description

University of North Texas System’s Health Fort Worth campus seeks a Senior Grant and Contract Analyst to interpret sponsor guidelines and manage external funding proposals. The role acts as liaison for the university with external sponsors and ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with four years of related experience, and certification in research administration is preferred.