Pre-Award Analyst

Michigan Technological University•Ann Arbor, MI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Michigan Technological University is seeking a Pre-Award Analyst for our Michigan Tech Research Institute in Ann Arbor. The Pre-Award Analyst serves as a departmental resource for sponsored programs activities related to proposal processing; is responsible for the preparation of proposals that are expected to result in contracts and agreements with companies, non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, and universities and provides support to department and staff for proposal processing. The position is on-site, located at MTRI in Ann Arbor, MI (www.mtri.org).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities have been acquired.
5 years of experience processing grant and contract proposals requesting external sponsor funding and/or awards with governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations and/or companies.
Experience using personal computers and basic software packages including word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance, which requires United States citizenship. Obtaining a national security clearance while holding a dual citizenship will not be possible when the foreign country poses a risk to the national security of the United States.
Knowledge of federal and state guidelines for grant and contract administration.
Maintain a daily on-site presence at the Ann Arbor office during business hours to provide immediate, in-person support and team collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in analyzing federal regulations like the Uniform Guidance (OMB 2 CFR Part 200).
Experience with enterprise systems such as Banner, Workday, or Oracle, as well as electronic proposal submission systems (Grants.gov, Research.gov, Cayuse).
Experience giving guidance and mentoring to departmental staff with proposal processing standards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Capability to adapt to changing circumstances and prioritize tasks efficiently.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons with a wide variety of backgrounds and viewpoints.

Responsibilities

Provide direct/indirect supervision and advisement for the department with regard to sponsored programs proposal processing activities.
Review grant and contract proposals and budgets requesting external funding for submission, assuring compliance with university policies, federal, state and sponsor guidelines.
Counsel, advise, and assist staff with proposal and budget development for externally funded projects.
Daily on-site presence at the Ann Arbor facility to provide immediate, in-person support and team collaboration.
Participates directly in supporting Principal Investigators in the submission of proposals regularly on an as needed based.
Identify risks and liabilities and minimize the impact on the University when reviewing requests for proposals, ensuring that the proposed terms and conditions comply with university policies, federal and state laws, and sponsor guidelines.
Serve as liaison between department and other entities including companies, governmental agencies, non-profit entities, and universities.
Ensure University compliance with conflicts of interest, export control, and IRB/IACUC policies relating to proposal processing.
Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of new policies and procedures and agreement standards.
Provide guidance and mentoring to departmental staff with regard to university procedures and proposal processing standards.
Participate in special projects and other assigned duties to further department goals.
Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work.
Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
Integrate safety practices into daily activities.
Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.