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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Grants and Contracts Specialist in Austin, Texas
Work with principal investigators and research staff to develop and submit proposals for funding of federal grants and research contracts meeting sponsor guidelines and timeframes.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.Prepare and review cost estimates to meet university accounting requirements.Administer awards, provisions, deliverables, and close out requirements for research and non-funding agreements of all levels of complexity processed by the Contracts office.Prepare clauses, reports, agreements, training materials, tools, checklists, and other documentation or correspondence required to administer research agreements. Assist with review of documents/spreadsheets/data for accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.Review/negotiate terms for DOD, Federal, State and other contracts/agreements at all levels of complexity. Acquire/maintain knowledge of FAR/DFARS, Uniform Guidance and other Federal regulations to support Contract office functions.Other related functions as assigned.
