Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to support research proposals and oversee awards and transactions related to contract and grant management. The work includes maintaining contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies and working on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Includes managing several awards, each with different requirements, regulations, and deadlines. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official. Guides less experienced staff. Typically works on complex proposals such as grants / contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and mu