The University of Texas at Austin
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Senior Contracts Associate

Onsite · Austin, Texas
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Provide administrative support to Contracts manager and specialists to maintain office functions. Own processes grant and contract awards using IRIS and UTRMS systems. Distribute award notifications to technical labs and administrative offices.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Process grant and contract awards modifications and deobligations using IRIS and UTRMS systems
  • 2Maintain files on current agreements and other documents
  • 3Communicate with awards management to set up new accounts and utilize IRIS for subaccount distribution
  • 4Utilize IRIS to run monthly patent reports for Grants and Contracts manager review
  • 5Perform administrative duties including purchase orders and reimbursements
  • 6Process documents by communicating with labs and Office of Naval Research for close-out requirements
  • 7Update proprietary Excel documents for awards using advanced Excel skills
  • 8Manage procurement integrated enterprise environment database for awards download
  • 9Record project deliverables in IRIS
  • 10Collaborate with labs and Office of Naval Research for award closure
  • 11Prepare and process research grant and contract proposals

Requirements11

  • 1HS/GED
  • 2Seven years of related administrative experience
  • 3Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • 4Demonstrated ability to work under pressure of deadlines
  • 5Proficient with Microsoft Office Word Excel and PowerPoint
  • 6Relevant education and experience may be substituted
  • 7US Citizen
  • 8Government security clearance eligibility
  • 9Preference for Bachelor's degree and three years administrative experience
  • 10Experience maintaining research grant accounts
  • 11Familiarity with web-based data management systems

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationAustin, Texas

Required Skills

irisutrmsexcelprocurement integrated enterprise environmentgrant processing
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