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• 1. Leads the identification and evaluation of potential funding sources for the development of large grants (>$1M).
• 2. Assists researchers/principal investigators in interpreting grant solicitations, evaluating appropriateness of projects for opportunities, identifying necessary proposal components, developing project timelines, and managing the proposal preparation from concept to submission, ensuring that internal and external deadlines are met.
• 3. Initiates and manages program communications and collaboration among team members and provides document management support, ensuring that team members have access to up-to-date materials.
• 4. In collaboration with researchers/principal investigators, develops, write and provides comprehensive editorial review of research proposals including drafting non-scientific/scholarly sections as well as providing significant input into the content, organization, wording, and tone of the full document; may provide assistance with formatting and editing of figures and other graphical elements.
• 5. Catalyzes the development of proposals for strategically important large grant mechanisms (> $1M per year), monitoring opportunities and timelines, working with leadership, schools and RD colleagues to identify and encourage potential PIs, and support the development of competitive teams in advance of submission dates.
• 6. Maintains and implements a calendar of potential funding activities and monitors/tracks opportunities and timelines.
• 7. Collaborates with other proposal development staff, department/college fiscal and administrative staff, and staff in Sponsored Programs Services.
• 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Advanced degree with a minimum of five (5) years related professional/managerial work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Reporting to the Director of Research Development and working collaboratively with other members of the Research Development team, the Research Development and Analytics Specialist supports the development, management, and implementation of programs and services that enhance the competitiveness of Yale's research enterprise and strengthen the university's strategic research planning.

Of primary importance in this position is leadership of the Office of Research Development's research analytics, intelligence, and reporting functions. The position plays a central role in gathering, integrating, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative research data to support evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning for the Office of Research Development and the Vice Provost for Research.

Responsibilities include collecting, managing, and analyzing institutional and external research data; conducting research landscape, funding, and competitive intelligence analyses; identifying trends and opportunities; tracking research performance metrics and award outcomes, reporting quarterly and annually on submissions, support, and wins.

Responsibilities also include preparing reports, dashboards, presentations, graphics, and technical documents communicating complex information in clear and meaningful ways.

The role collaborates with functional and technical partners across the university to obtain, validate, and integrate data from multiple sources, facilitate cross-campus collaborations, and provide strategic guidance on research analytics and reporting. Success in this position requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, exceptional attention to detail, outstanding organizational and communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations that advance Yale's research mission.

The Research Development and Analytics Specialist will serve as the RD operational backbone of the research development office with a varied portfolio. A significant portion of this position entails organizing and executing research-related events, workshops, and sponsor engagement activities that foster collaboration and build institutional research capacity. The specialist manages logistics for both virtual and in‑person events, provides operational support during programs, develops educational materials, and delivers workshops that promote best practices in research development. This includes funding workshops, sponsor visits, and campus‑wide programming designed to connect researchers with resources, opportunities, and strategic partners.

This role includes managing peer and red team review processes, cultivating relationships with external consultants and reviewers, maintaining research development resources and toolkit, provide advanced editing and technical writing support for proposal materials and shepherd proposals through to completion and submission, coordinating internal and external partnerships, and developing systems and workflows that enhance office efficiency. The role also supports communications, website management, funding opportunity dissemination, and the creation of infrastructure that enables effective research development services across the institution.

• Skill 1: Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, VBA, and other advanced functionality, with demonstrated skill in developing and optimizing routine reporting. Proficiency with business intelligence and database technologies, including Power BI, Excel, R, Python, Microsoft Office products, institutional databases, and federal funding data sources, with skills in querying, manipulating, visualizing, and interpreting data.
• Skill 2: Strong collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with others’ written materials and transition seamlessly between faculty-facing work, data analysis, and high‑level strategic support.
• Skill 3: Knowledge of sponsor‑funded environments and federal agencies, including federal sponsor guidelines and requirements. Strong written communication, editing, proofreading, proposal development, and grant management skills.
• Skill 4: Strong meeting coordination, scheduling, event planning, logistics, vendor and consultant management, and project management skills. Proficiency with collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, with strong attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through.
• Skill 5: Strong data gathering, research, and analytical skills, including the ability to work across a complex organization to obtain and synthesize data and institutional knowledge to inform reports and decision‑making.

1.Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline.

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