Proposal Analyst​/Project Specialist

Job Summary

JILA is welcoming applications for a Proposal Analyst/Sponsored Project Specialist. This role will support JILA's Principal Investigators and administration of awards both pre- andpost-award. The Proposal Analyst (PA) works directly with JILA and potentially other University faculty, research administrators, and students to ensure proposals reflect sponsor and University requirements. PAs ensure proposals are submitted by the proposaldeadline.

This role is responsible for supporting JILA's Principal Investigators by assisting with the administration of sponsored research awards to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

JILA is a joint institute of the University of Colorado Boulder andthe National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) locatedon the beautiful CU Boulder main campus at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Led by the roughly 30 research Fellows, JILA supportseclectic and innovative research programs that foster creativecollaborations.

The wide-ranging interests of our scientists havemade JILA one of the nation's leading physical sciences research institutes. JILA has a total annual budget of $50 million, with 297members (including faculty, staff, students, and postdoctoral researchers).

JILA offers a uniquely collaborative and mission-driven environment. The institute has a strong culture of intellectual curiosity, community, and inclusiveness, which provides ameaningful and engaging workplace.

• Collaborate with members of JILA, other campus departments, and sponsors to address issues and solve problems prior to proposal submission and during the sponsor's proposal review and evaluation.
  
  Responsible for researching and responding to inquiries frominvestigators, department administrators, University officers,colleagues, and sponsors.
• Collaborate with other campus departments, CU central offices and sponsors to address issues and solve problems throughout thelife-cycle of sponsored projects.
• Educate Principal Investigators about sponsored projectpolicies, procedures, and practices in Research Administration,within JILA, and within the University of Colorado Boulder.
• Upload and maintain timely, accurate proposal documentation inInfoEd.
• Serve as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) by facilitating the development and submission of proposals to supportsponsored projects on behalf of JILA and the University, while alsoprotecting the legal and business interests of JILA and the University. Represent the University and work directly with avariety of sponsors: federal and non-federal, state agencies,businesses, foundations, and other universities.

• Set up initial awards and subcontracts in JILA tracking system.
  
  Ensure that assigned sponsored research awards are administered incompliance with all applicable regulations.
• Work with the Campus Controllers Office on audits and projectcloseouts, ensuring appropriate documentation is collected and retained.
• Provide in-depth information or perform research in order toanswer questions or address issues related to sponsored projects.
• Support proposal preparation, including budgets and supporting documentation. Prepare financial analysis and reports on a monthly and as-needed basis.
• Advise JILA administration and Principal Investigators onsponsored project issues.
• Monitor spending and process…