Senior Proposal Analyst

Carnegie Mellon University is dedicated to creating and disseminating knowledge through research. The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) contributes directly to this mission by providing comprehensive support to faculty and staff in the administration of externally sponsored research.

OSP's primary functions include Proposals, Contracts, and Awards.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.

Our Proposal team is searching for a Senior Proposal Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment.

You will contribute to the department by providing professional-level research administration support for proposal development and submission, including but not limited to : proposal and budget review, review of agency solicitations and RFPs, and the completion of applicable representations and certifications, ensure compliance with all applicable policies and procedures, including OMB’s Uniform Guidance;

and proactively provide customer support for Principal Investigators, business managers, department level staff, and Contracts Officers.

This position is part of a team, so the successful candidate must be willing to provide exceptional service in that context.

Responsible for submitting Federal and non-federal research and grant applications through electronic portals or other means, with or without inflexible deadlines.

Your core responsibilities will include :

• Providing informational assistance and training to business managers, principal investigators, and others.
• Providing information regarding potential funding agencies.
• Facilitating communication on behalf of the university and principal investigator with sponsors.
• Assisting business managers and principal investigators to meet agency and sponsor deadlines.
• Providing principal investigators with any materials received from agency or industry sponsors, and any specific instruction or restrictions that pertain to the award.
• Advising business managers and principal investigators regarding agency or industry sponsor communication and solicitation requirements during the review, after submission, and during the award process.
• Providing training to campus staff of electronic submission processes (e.g., Fastlane, Grants.gov) and other electronic research administration tools.
• Timely submission of proposals to Sponsors.
• Aiding with proposal development and budgetary compliance.
• Review of proposal package for compliance with sponsor requirements.
• Identifying required protocol (e.g., human subjects, animal subjects, rDNA) and disclosure (e.g., conflict of interest) requirements and notifying Compliance Administrator.
• Assisting Pre-Award Manager in documenting new and updating older policies and procedures for the Proposal Team.
• Assisting Pre-Award Manager by providing training amongst other team members.
• Will be assigned to the larger multi-college and center proposals.
• Responsible for reviewing all limited submission proposals and submitting them on behalf of the University.
• Main point of contact for complex online portals and registrations.
• Assisting the Pre-Award manager in reviewing and completing the more complex representation and certifications.
• Will serve as one of CMU’s Authorized Organization Representatives.

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within OVPR. Inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU.

Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity.

We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate :

• Knowledge of and proficiency in government electronic proposal systems.
• Knowledgeable with DoD proposal submissions.

Qualifications :

5 years of Sponsored Research Administration experience.

Requirements :

Successful background check.

Additional Information :

A remote work option may be available for candidates with residency in Pennsylvania, California, New York, Virginia, or Washington, DC.

All approved remote work arrangements are subject to an approved remote work agreement (RWA) as part of any offer of employment.

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!

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