Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist

Pre-Award Activities:Oversee the review, submission and renewal of various types of sponsored projects from a variety of sponsors including NIH, private foundations, government, and industry.Assist in the development grant budgets and lend expertise to refine budget justifications and various components of an application.Review and format proposal documents to ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines and maximize the proposals impact.Ability to navigate various proposal application processes and electronic proposal systems.Advise and ensure adherence to all federal and university guidelines, policies, and procedures.Work with administrative offices on award acceptance and project account set up including sub-awards.Monitor the establishment new awards and sub-projects, with correct budgets and documentation.Maintain and update information in the Dell Medical School database/electronic research administration system(s).?Post-Award Activities:This position requires a firm understanding of grant finances. The candidate must have good facility and aptitude with excel and understand post-award grants management.Work with staff, investigators and department managers to review compensation reports and other required attestations.Support re-budgeting, accounts reconciliations, salary allocations, and other ongoing fiscal activities.Provide guidance and expertise regarding financial oversight and compliance with all applicable regulations.?Obtain sponsor approvals for no cost extensions, re-budgeting, carry over requests, and other prior approval requests.Collaborate with internal and external constituents on project account management, sub-contract management, and project closeoutSupport faculty with tracking of reports due dates and preparation of annual and final reports.Maintain and update information in the Dell Medical School database/electronic research administration system(s).?Other related duties as assigned.

Created: 2025-11-15