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About the Role

The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Proposal Analyst or Senior Proposal Analyst to assist faculty and research staff in developing, preparing, and submitting research proposals. This role involves reviewing proposals for compliance with various guidelines and regulations, and providing guidance for corrections. The OSP's mission is to support externally funded research and ensure proper stewardship of external funding.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze University sponsored project proposals for compliance with sponsor, federal, state, local and university guidelines and regulations.
• Provide counsel and guidance for corrections when proposals do not meet criteria.
• Analyze and review budgets for sponsored project proposals and contracts for accuracy and compliance with sponsor, federal, state, local and university guidelines and regulations.
• Provide counsel and guidance for budgetary corrections.
• Troubleshoot electronic proposal and subcontract submissions that utilize internal university systems and external sponsor systems (i.e., UT Research Management System (UTRMS), Grants.gov, Research.gov, NIH eRA Commons, NASA NSPIRES, ProposalCentral, etc.).
• Respond to and resolve various sponsor requests for information and assistance.
• Enter and update proposal data and information in UT Research Management System (UTRMS).
• Provide mentoring and training assistance to faculty, departmental, research staff and other Office of Sponsored Projects staff.
• Participate in professional development and attend conferences to remain current with standard and overall UT, local, state and federal guidelines, regulations and electronic submission requirements.
• Generally contributes to the efficiency and positive climate of the office.
• Other related functions as assigned.
• Responsible for the performance of professional work in the review and submission to sponsoring agencies of proposals prepared by faculty members, research personnel, and other university Principal Investigators.
• Responsible for exercising sound decision-making and problem-solving skills when reviewing proposals for compliance with local, state, and university fiscal and administrative policies.
• Coordinates review and final approval process for specific proposals prior to submission to the sponsors.
• Interprets University administrative procedures regarding sponsored research and applies appropriate regulations when necessary.
• Consult with faculty and staff members on proposal submission processes for prospective sponsoring agencies and organizations.
• Responds to and resolves various sponsor requests for information and assistance, such as requests for Just-In-Time information or revised budgets.
• Accepts assignments on special projects which may involve oversight of high visibility projects.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in the preparation, processing, and submission of research grants and/or contract proposals (for Proposal Analyst).
• Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in the preparation, processing, and/or negotiation of research grants and/or contract proposals (for Senior Proposal Analyst).
• Experience working with Electronic Research Administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal, state, local and university sponsored project guidelines and regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge working with deadlines and under pressure and the subsequent ability to prioritize tasks.
• Works on several projects with overlapping deadlines.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Experience working with Electronic Research Administration (eRA) (for Senior Proposal Analyst).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively meeting overlapping deadlines (for Senior Proposal Analyst).
• Advanced Degree (Preferred for Senior Proposal Analyst).
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential (Preferred for Proposal Analyst).
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification (Preferred for Senior Proposal Analyst).
• More than three years of experience in the preparation, processing, and submission of grant and contract proposals (Preferred for Proposal Analyst).
• More than five years’ experience in the preparation, processing, and negotiation of grant and contract proposals and awards (Preferred for Senior Proposal Analyst).
• Experience working at a University (Preferred for Proposal Analyst).
• University experience (Preferred for Senior Proposal Analyst).
• Takes an independent, resourceful approach to workload (Preferred for Proposal Analyst).
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Communicates effectively with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and ability to meet many deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment (for Senior Proposal Analyst).

Skills

• Electronic Research Administration
• Federal, state, local and university sponsored project guidelines and regulations
• Working with deadlines and under pressure
• Prioritization
• Managing multiple projects
• Interpersonal communication
• Attention to detail

Location

• AUSTIN, TX

Work Type

• Fully remote
• 40 hours per week

Experience Level

• 3 years of experience (Proposal Analyst)
• 5 years of experience (Senior Proposal Analyst)

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

• $65,000 + depending on qualifications
• $75,000 + depending on qualifications

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

About the Company

• The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) serves as the coordinating office for externally funded research and sponsored projects at The University of Texas at Austin.
• The mission of OSP is to assist faculty and professional research staff in their efforts to secure and ensure proper stewardship of external funding.
• UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity

• The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
• The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.