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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist in Austin, Texas
Pre-award: Work with research staff to develop, compile, and process proposals through the university to meet sponsor guidelines and timeframes. Assist with review of documents, spreadsheets, and related data for accuracy and compliance with sponsor guidelines and relevant regulations. Review/negotiate terms for Federal, State and other contracts/agreements at all levels of complexity.Award administration: Monitor the establishment of new awards and sub-contracts with correct budgets and documentation. Provide guidance and support to Contracts Office grants and contracts specialists, principal investigators, and research teams in navigating complex contract and grant terms. Prepare clauses, reports, agreements, training materials, tools, checklists, and other documentation or correspondence required to administer research agreements. Award maintenance: Administer awards, provisions, and deliverables for research agreements of all levels of complexity, and collaborate with internal and external constituents on project account management, sub-contract management, and project closeout. Prepare and review cost estimates to meet university accounting requirements. Serve as a subject matter expert on federal regulations, sponsor guidelines, and university policies related to contracts and grants administrationCommunication: Compile, maintain, track and disseminate status information and other research administration data, and act as a liaison with internal/external contacts. Ensure the award requirements are accurately documented and communicated to relevant lab personnel. Ensure contracts office grants and contracts specialists are up-to-date on administrative office functions.Professional development: Stay informed about changes in Federal regulations and sponsor policies that impact grants and contracts administration. Acquire/maintain knowledge of FAR/DFARS, Uniform Guidance and other Federal regulations to support contract administration. Mentor and provide guidance to Contracts Office grants and contracts specialists, fostering professional development and growth; contribute to process improvement initiatives by working with the Contracts manager.Other related functions and special projects, as assigned.