Senior Proposal Analyst, Office of Sponsored Projects

Senior Proposal Analyst, Office of Sponsored Projects Hiring Department: Office of Sponsored Projects Position Open To: All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA Earliest Start Date: Immediately Position Duration: Expected to Continue Location: AUSTIN, TX Job Details 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. We do that by assisting research faculty and staff with the following: proposal review, authorization, and submission; award negotiations and acceptance; account management; close-out, reports, audits, collection; professional development and education; export control, and research compliance. Benefits UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Eligible for telework Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered. Purpose To counsel university facility and research staff in contractual matters relating to the preparation, submission, and/or negotiation of sponsored activity and research proposals. Responsibilities 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. Performs related duties as required. Accepts assignments on special projects which may involve oversight of high visibility projects. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, social sciences, or technical/scientific field At least five years of experience in the preparation, processing, and/or negotiation of research grants and/or contract proposals. Experience working with Electronic Research Administration (eRA). 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. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively meeting 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. Preferred Qualifications Advanced Degree Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification More than five years' experience in the preparation, processing, and negotiation of grant and contract proposals and awards University experience Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Salary Range $68,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. E-Verify The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phase2 Technology