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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:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 12
• Minimum – $76,700.00
• MidPoint – $95,900.00
• Maximum – $115,100.00