Senior SPA Proposal Analyst

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision to provide support for pre-award research services. Performs a wide variety of assignments using analytical skills to resolve complex problems. 

This is a position which involves many heavy deadlines throughout the year working among the SPA Proposal team. This person will help PI/faculty and their departments with their funding proposals and submissions. Collaboration with the PIs to successfully submit research proposals and are the subject matter experts with eGrants and the required compliance areas related to the awards which included IACUC, IRB, COI. Closely works with the RAS team, will participate in focus groups with the pending new implementation of the grants system, reads and disseminates the regulatory requirements and helps other SPA teams to ensure proper care is taken with the myriad of funding opportunities and their various requirements.

 This position falls under a mostly remote work schedule that requires to be in the office four times per year and as needed.  Must reside in the state of Texas.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, or related field. 
   

• Experience
  3 years of experience in business, finance, or public administration with emphasis on customer service. 
   

Preferred

• Education
  Master's Degree or other advanced degree 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  Certified Research Administrator (CRA) designation Upon Hire 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Has responsibilities performing tasks at the advanced level for the pre-award services within Sponsored Programs Administration.
• Provides funding opportunity information to potential applicants at the university.
• Provides guidance to researchers for proposal development and submission by interpreting and ensuring adherence to sponsor and university guidelines.
• May provide backup assistance to Research Award Accountants in setup of awards.
• Provides award lifecycle support to researchers by interpreting award conditions, obtaining approvals, and preparing award changes, no-cost extensions, progress reports, and non-financial obligations.
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