Proposal Analyst or Senior Proposal Analyst, Office of Sponsored Projects at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX

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Job Posting Title: Proposal Analyst or Senior Proposal Analyst, Office of Sponsored Projects ---- Hiring Department: Office of Sponsored Projects ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer ---- Earliest Start Date: Ongoing ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes 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. UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Fully remote Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered. Purpose The Office of Sponsored Projects is seeking a Proposal Analyst or a Senior Proposal Analyst, based on experience and education. This position will assist faculty members, principal investigators, and other university research staff in the development, preparation and submission of research proposals to sponsoring agencies and organizations. 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. Proposal Analyst 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. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in the preparation, processing, and submission of research grants and/or contract proposals. 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. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree. Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential. More t