Senior Pre-Award & Proposal Specialist

A&M University-San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-San Antonio invites applications for a Senior Pre-Award Specialist beginning Fall 2026. The role provides comprehensive pre-award and proposal development support to PIs and staff throughout the proposal lifecycle.

You will review sponsor guidelines, develop timelines and budgets, coordinate internal approvals, and ensure compliance with 2 CFR Part 200. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or higher and four years of related experience; CPRA/CRA certifications are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Four years of related university or business experience in budgets, project management, or proposal administration.
• Experience with external sponsored proposals, grants, or similar funding applications.
• Experience interpreting policies, guidelines, regulations, funding opportunities, or other complex requirements.
• Experience coordinating with PIs and offices during proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary pre-award contact for assigned PIs, departments, colleges, or units.
• Develop and manage proposal timelines, checklists, and submission plans.
• Review funding opportunity announcements and sponsor instructions.
• Coordinate with Research Compliance, Finance, HR, Procurement during proposal development.
• Prepare, review, and facilitate proposal submissions through sponsor portals.
• Maintain complete proposal records in Maestro and related systems.
• Provide one-on-one consultation on proposal development, budgeting, and sponsor requirements.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, research administration, higher education, or related field

Tools

Grants.gov

Research.gov

ASSIST

eRA Commons

JustGrants

Maestro

Job description

Texas A&M University-San Antonio invites applications for a Senior Pre-Award Specialist beginning Fall 2026. The role provides comprehensive pre-award and proposal development support to PIs and staff throughout the proposal lifecycle.

You will review sponsor guidelines, develop timelines and budgets, coordinate internal approvals, and ensure compliance with 2 CFR Part 200. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or higher and four years of related experience; CPRA/CRA certifications are