The Pricing and Proposal Analyst will play a key role in supporting the development and submission of competitive research proposals for federal government and industry sponsors. Working within a collaborative research and business services environment, you will provide comprehensive proposal development, cost estimation, budgeting, and financial analysis support. You will partner with researchers, faculty, department leaders, and internal administrative teams to ensure proposals meet sponsor requirements and are submitted accurately and on time. The role also involves coordinating funding opportunities, managing complex deadlines, and supporting the financial planning of research projects. In addition, you will contribute to process improvement initiatives and the development of automated, web-based proposal management systems. This is an excellent opportunity to support impactful scientific, engineering, and technology research while developing expertise in sponsored research administration.
Identify, research, and distribute relevant funding opportunities using specialized databases, while maintaining accurate and up-to-date funding information.
Coordinate with internal departments and administrative offices on complex funding opportunities, including limited submissions, Requests for Applications (RFAs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other sponsor solicitations.
Act as a liaison between researchers and central administrative teams, including sponsored programs, research protection, technology management, and risk management, to facilitate proposal development.
Lead and participate in meetings with faculty, researchers, and department heads to discuss funding opportunities, team formation, proposal requirements, submission procedures, and compliance guidelines.
Provide guidance and recommendations to improve proposal competitiveness, submission quality, and overall award management effectiveness.
Establish and manage proposal timelines, prioritize competing deadlines, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure accountability throughout the submission process.
Support proposal preparation by interpreting sponsor guidelines, reviewing institutional requirements, and ensuring all documentation is complete and compliant.
Develop, review, finalize, and approve proposal budgets, cost-sharing arrangements, budget justifications, and required certifications and representations.
Oversee key budget activities, contribute to the development of budget processes, and support the financial planning and resource allocation of research projects.
Collect, organize, analyze, and manipulate financial and operational data to support proposal preparation and budget-related decisions.
Prepare advance project setup requests, including project definitions, work breakdown structure elements (WBSEs), and other budget establishment documentation.
Prepare and submit budget documentation for award modifications, revisions, and other financial adjustments.
Coordinate with sponsored programs and administrative stakeholders to address export controls, publication restrictions, and other potential project risks, ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained.
Identify and resolve operational challenges, implement solutions, and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.
Process, enter, review, update, and validate information across databases, software systems, and applications, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Support the design, enhancement, and testing of automated, web-based proposal systems to improve efficiency and streamline administrative processes.