DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST-OSP (5)

Overview

DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST-OSP (5) - The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The Data Management Specialist-OSP plays a key role in supporting the Office of Sponsored Programs mission by serving as the initial point-of-contact for incoming funding submissions, including federal, nonprofit, and industry-sponsored proposals. This position is responsible for identifying the type of submission, verifying the presence and completeness of required documents, ensuring the accuracy of provided information, and maintaining overall quality standards prior to formal institutional review and action related to sponsor.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review and identify the type of funding action upon intake and determine the required action items to initiate.
• Verify the inclusion of all required components based on sponsor guidelines and internal policy (e.g., budget, scope of work, compliance forms, institutional approvals).
• Perform initial quality control checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of system information, including project dates, personnel roles, budget figures, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with principal investigators, department administrators, and OSP staff to resolve discrepancies or request missing information.
• Maintain and update tracking systems for submissions, awards, and post-award activity.
• Support the development and refinement of intake and quality control procedures and templates.
• Stay current on sponsor requirements and institutional policies.
• Assist in preparing regular reports and metrics on proposal volume and quality issues identified at intake.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

This position is assigned to Wage Grade W.G345 (Job Code O010180) with a full compensation range of $50,050 – $81,330 annually (midpoint $65,065). Final offers will be made within this range based on qualifications, internal equity, and department budget. Applicants whose stated salary expectations fall outside the posted grade range may not be considered.

Location and Status

Primary Location : University

Job Category : Information Technology

Organization : 120200000 Office of Sponsored Programs

Employee Status : Regular

Shift : Day / 1st Shift

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Equal Opportunity

UAB is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. Title IX information is available at uab.edu / titleix.

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