Lead Grants & Contracts Analyst

Overview

Under general supervision, the incumbent is independently responsible for representing the University to sponsors in the preparation, delivery, and negotiation of complex proposals and contracts for funding. The incumbent coordinates with administration, academic departments, colleges, centers, and Research and Sponsored Programs (RSO) post-award liaisons; assists and advises faculty, staff, and administrators in proposal and budget preparation.
• Serves as the lead research administrator for administrative units, centers and institutes, and serves as lead or back-up for selected colleges and campus units to prepare, review, and submit proposals while ensuring compliance with applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and University/TUC policies.
• Coordinates the campus approval processes for proposals and other pertinent pre-award documents.
• Provides leadership, training, and technical support for faculty, PI/PDs, university staff, and Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) staff; provides ongoing support and mentorship to RSP team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.