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Pricing and Proposal Analysis

The Pricing and Proposal Analyst pursues, administers and conducts sponsored programs; identifies funding opportunities; facilitates the proposal preparation process; submits proposals; informs faculty and college personnel of special contractual requirements; develops, prepares, and submits budgets; ensures compliance with University guidelines; and provides training to personnel on topics that cover the breadth of research administration.

• Search for, obtain, and distribute funding opportunities utilizing expertise database; maintain database information
• Collaborate with college/unit offices on funding opportunities requiring special handling such as limited submissions, RFA (Request for Application), RFP (Request for Proposal), ITQ (Intent to Qualify) and other solicitations
• Liaison with Office of Sponsored Programs, ORP (Office of Research Protection), Office of Technology Management (OTM), Risk Management or other central units as needed to support proposal development
• Lead and or participate in meetings with faculty or department heads on funding opportunities, team formation and responses to opportunities; explain procedures, forms and formats, definitions, and other requirements for the preparation and submission of proposals
• Provide recommendations to improve proposal success rate and effectiveness of award management
• Prioritize timelines/schedules through interpretation of potential funding opportunities and hold proposal team accountable
• Assist faculty or others with proposal preparation through reviewing sponsor and University guidelines and submission requirements
• Develop, finalize and/or approve proposal budget and cost share; prepare required forms, representations and certifications, and budget justification; obtain cost share approvals
• Responsible for major components of nearly all facets of budget activities; participate in the conceptual development of the various budget processes and specifications for projects
• Contribute to budget and resource data analysis; gather, compile, and manipulate data
• Prepare requests for advance project definitions, WBSEs, and other budget set up actions
• Prepare and submit budget documents for award modifications and revisions and other budget adjustments
• Participate in meetings with Office of Sponsored Programs and unit administration concerning export control, publication restrictions, and other potential risks; initiate follow up on sign-offs and monitor process
• Resolve issues and implement solutions; initiate process improvements to address systemic roadblocks
• Collect, organize, research, and analyze information and data to prepare proposals
• Process, enter, review, update, and verify data within a database, software system, or application

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00