Strategic Research & Proposal Development Lead

Colorado State University; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Research Acceleration Office seeks a Research and Proposal Development Manager to guide strategic research development, coordinate complex proposals, and liaise with internal and external partners. You will support interdisciplinary teams, identify funding opportunities, and help craft competitive submissions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, industry and government sponsors; you will help build teams, align timelines, and ensure compliance across major

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 3 years in research development or closely related field.
• Experience supporting strategic development of complex proposals and managing timelines.
• Familiarity with sponsor agencies and submission systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise to faculty and teams for complex proposal development and compliance with sponsor guidelines.
• Create and edit proposal content including project descriptions, personnel docs, management plans, and budgets.
• Coordinate letters of support and sub-recipient communications; organize evaluations and assessments.

Skills

Proposal development

Research administration

Project management

Business development

Sponsor familiarity

Team science

Stakeholder relationships

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Colorado State University’s Research Acceleration Office seeks a Research and Proposal Development Manager to guide strategic research development, coordinate complex proposals, and liaise with internal and external partners. You will support interdisciplinary teams, identify funding opportunities, and help craft competitive submissions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, industry and government sponsors; you will help build teams, align timelines, and ensure compliance across major