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Missouri University of Science and Technology · 2 weeks ago

SENIOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE (PRE-AWARD) #00025855

Rolla, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$53K/yr - $57K/yr

4+ years exp

Missouri University of Science and Technology is seeking a Senior Business Operations Associate (Pre-Award) to manage the administration of contracts and grants. The role involves reviewing and negotiating contracts, preparing proposals, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing customer service to stakeholders.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage the preparation and submission of proposals, including large, complex proposals to funding agencies

Keep abreast of new developments in university policies and procedures, as well as federal and state regulations

Analyze, interpret, and develop recommendations to research faculty for proposal submissions based upon sponsor and university requirements

Interpret and communicate sponsor guidelines, University policy and procedures, state and federal law, and industry best practices to PIs, and department/college administrators to ensure compliance with sponsor and University policies

Review and negotiate contracts and grants from federal, state, and local government, non-profit, and foundation sponsors

Read and analyze research grants and contracts; conduct contract negotiations to include CDAs, MTAs, industry contracts, and foreign contracts

Recognize unacceptable contract language; work with legal and sponsor to achieve acceptable contractual clauses

Demonstrate an understanding of the importance and value in providing exceptional customer service to all stakeholders

Manage multiple, shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Acquire, maintain, and interpret up-to-date knowledge of funding submission modes, mechanisms and deadlines

Qualification

Proposal managementContract negotiationCompliance knowledgeMS Office proficiencyData management softwareGrant proposal experienceHigher education experienceTime managementOrganizational skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationAttention to detail

Required

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary