Senior Proposal Development Officer - Military Veterans

Position Number: 001368

Department: Div of Research (Adm)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 12

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The position of Senior Proposal Development Officer holds major responsibilities in the areas of budget development, proposal development, and proposal submission. This position supports the overall advancement of the University's research enterprise.
The Senior Proposal Development Officer is responsible for preparing proposal submissions from faculty, staff, and students of the University, including determining if project proposals are consistent with the academic and research policies of the University. The position advises faculty, staff, and students on the development of project proposals, the interpretation and implementation of sponsor guidelines, and the proposal submission process. The position prepares proposal budget requests, assists faculty with the entry of relevant information into electronic research administration systems, reviews proposal components prior to submission, and prepares the proposals for final submission. They assist with the updating and processing of proposal documents (revised budgets, JIT , etc.) as needed, prior to full execution of an award. They interact and collaborate with the contracting and award management teams as well as with college and unit-based staff to support the successful life cycle of each funded project. Serves as an Authorized Organizational Representative ( AOR ) for the university and facilities proposal review and submission. The responsibilities include other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals of the unit.

Minimum Experience / Education:

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field;
• Knowledge of federal funding regulations; is required.
• Three years of pre-award experience.
• The ability to prepare, analyze, and revise detailed proposal budgets,
• The ability to interpret and apply agency guideline requirements;

• Master's degree.
• The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer service, interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills and will have experience in the preparation, processing, and submission of grant and contract applications and proposals.
• The applicant should also have experience in award negotiation and acceptance, and be familiar with regulations and requirements for a wide variety of extramural sponsors including federal, state, and private agencies.
• Five+ years of pre-award experience.