Senior Grants & Contracts Lead, Wireless Networking Group

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation and holidays

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Library access

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist to provide senior-level post-award financial and administrative support for the Wireless Networking and Communications Group (WNCG) within the Cockrell School of Engineering. This role focuses on portfolio administration and close collaboration with faculty, OSP, and center staff.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in grants and contracts, along with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, social sciences, or technical/scientific field.
• Five (5) years of related experience in research administration or post-award financial management.
• Experience in post-award grant and contract administration with knowledge of pre-award lifecycle and compliance.
• Experience using financial reporting systems for reconciliation and forecasting.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and independent judgment with deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and self-directed with punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform post-award grant and contract administration including invoicing and closeout.
• Develop spend plans and projections for faculty funding portfolios.
• Generate routine account reports showing funding balances and transaction logs.
• Monitor award expirations and ensure timely expenditure drawdown and closeout actions.
• Coordinate with Office of Sponsored Projects, faculty, and center staff on financial actions.
• Collaborate to improve processes and document guidance for staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent judgment

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

DEFINE

Workday

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist to provide senior-level post-award financial and administrative support for the Wireless Networking and Communications Group (WNCG) within the Cockrell School of Engineering. This role focuses on portfolio administration and close collaboration with faculty, OSP, and center staff.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in grants and contracts, along with strong analytical and