Work with faculty and staff to develop proposal budgets in accordance with specific sponsor guidelines, gather supporting documentation, and prepare administrative components of grant applications, Advise faculty and research staff on sponsor guidelines, proposal requirements, submission strategies, and funding agency policies throughout the proposal development process, Manage the grant proposal submission process, including completing sponsor-required forms, assembling proposal packages, uploading materials to sponsor systems, and coordinating timely and compliant submissions, Communicate directly with sponsors to clarify policies and procedures related to grant preparation, Monitor the central pre-award mailbox and assist with daily operations to support timely and efficient pre-award administration, Review award terms and conditions to ensure compliance with sponsor and University requirements, Monitor sponsored project expenditures and budget activity to ensure allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and compliance with sponsor regulations, Reconcile project accounts, review financial transactions, and assist with correcting accounting discrepancies, Provide guidance to faculty and staff regarding projections, post-award financial management, effort allocation, rebudgeting requests, no-cost extensions, and other award modifications, Assist with preparation and submission of financial, progress, and closeout reports in coordination with faculty and central offices. Experience: Previous relevant work experience in a grants and contracts and/or research administration role in a higher education environment, including: Familiarity with complex federal sponsors such as NSF, NIH, DoD and DOE, Demonstrated knowledge of proposals, including non-FDP subsidies, such as universities, foreign entities, or industry subs, Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting by tasks, and with proposals for federal contracts or OTAs that may require small business subcontracting plans, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), as well as familiarity with Huron, ResearchUVA, and/or Workday Finance.