JOB SUMMARYThe Research Office Sponsor Specialist 2 position serves as a high-level help for research projects by providing guidance grant and contract services to investigators and staff. It provides help to investigators in the preparation and submission of proposals and contract negotiation. This position provides help to senior leadership and management in the development of initiatives and goals to further develop the institutions pre-award administration program. It also provides guidance to resolve complex and non-routine issues.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEDrives budget and contract negotiations.Mentor staff members on contract negotiation and legal review.Oversees and assists in the logistics of lar