Pre-Award Senior Specialist

Khalifa University
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Compliance focus","Stakeholder coordination","Communication","Problem-solving"]

Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant submission of grant proposals for Khalifa University research initiatives. Partner with faculty Principal Investigators and administrators to develop budgets and justifications, validate proposals for completeness, and align timelines with agency requirements and deadlines across multiple funding sources. Create budget models, coordinate multi-disciplinary proposals, maintain tracking for contracts and agreements, and support trainings and liaison activities within the Grants Management Office.

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Khalifa University
Khalifa University
5 days ago

Pre-Award Senior Specialist

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Job Summary

Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant submission of grant proposals for Khalifa University research initiatives. Partner with faculty Principal Investigators and administrators to develop budgets and justifications, validate proposals for completeness, and align timelines with agency requirements and deadlines across multiple funding sources. Create budget models, coordinate multi-disciplinary proposals, maintain tracking for contracts and agreements, and support trainings and liaison activities within the Grants Management Office.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Submit accurate, timely, and compliant grant applications for multiple research initiatives and departments.
  • •Assist faculty in developing proposals, budgets, and justifications, ensuring all pre-award requirements are met.
  • •Validate proposals for accuracy and completeness before submission.
  • •Review grant accounts with faculty, recommend changes, and follow up on updates.
  • •Create budget models, maintain tracking for contracts/subcontracts/agreements, and liaise with the Grants Management Office to respond to inquiries.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance or Engineering subjects.
  • •Minimum 7 years of experience.
  • •Support proposal development, including budgets and justifications, while meeting pre-award requirements.
  • •Ensure compliance with federal, state, university, and sponsored research guidelines before submission.
  • •Review agency requirements and deadlines to establish proposal submission timelines.
Experience:7+ yearsGrantsSponsored research
Education:Bachelor's in Finance or Engineering
Skills:Attention to detailCompliance focusStakeholder coordinationCommunicationProblem-solving

Company Brief

Khalifa University
A public research university in the UAE offering undergraduate and graduate programs in science, engineering, and medicine. It focuses on advanced research, innovation, and preparing talent for technical and leadership roles.
Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2007
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