Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist

Responsibilities Pre-award: Work with research staff to develop, compile, process and submit proposals for federal grants and federal research contracts to meet sponsor guidelines and time frames. 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 research contracts/agreements at all levels of complexity, with emphasis on special programs/closed rooms.Award maintenance: Administer awards, provisions and deliverables for research agreements of all levels of complexity and classification and collaborate with internal and external constituents on account management, sub-contract management and 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 research contracts and grants administration with a focus on closed room research contracts.Post-award: Work with property administration staff and PIs to complete forms and administer closeout requirements for research agreements of all levels of complexity processed in closed rooms.Communication: Utilizing classified systems, maintain communication with sponsors to 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 Grants and Contracts Office grants and contracts specialists are up-to-date on administrative office functions related to the agreements.Professional development: Stay informed about changes in Federal regulations and sponsor policies that impact research grants and contracts administration. Acquire and maintain knowledge of FAR/DFARS, Uniform Guidance and other Federal regulations to support research contract administration. Mentor and provide guidance to Grants and Contracts Office grants and contracts specialists, fostering professional development and growth; contribute to process improvement initiatives by working with the Grants and Contracts Manager and the non-UARC Team Lead.Other functions as assigned.