Senior Research Grant & Contract Lead

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

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