Strategic Grants & Contracts Specialist

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Grants and Contracts Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of sponsored research and externally funded agreements. The role partners with faculty, researchers, and internal offices to ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely deliverables in pre- and post-award activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong budgeting, financial management, and communication skills, with experience in federal grants (NIH/HRSA) and

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating grant proposal development and submission by reading newsletters, funding directories, and sponsor guidelines.
• Developing and reviewing detailed and modular budgets and budget justifications.
• Interpreting sponsor guidelines and award requirements.
• Coordinating with Sponsored Programs Administration on submissions and awards; supporting award modifications, no-cost extensions, carryforward requests, and progress reporting.
• Monitoring grant financial activity, invoices, payments, and compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, or related field

Job description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Grants and Contracts Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of sponsored research and externally funded agreements. The role partners with faculty, researchers, and internal offices to ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely deliverables in pre- and post-award activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong budgeting, financial management, and communication skills, with experience in federal grants (NIH/HRSA) and