Twana W McDaniel

Senior Grants Specialist @University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL, US

Pre-awardWorks with faculty and college administration to identify funding opportunities and prepare and submit grant proposals for external funding from federal, State and industry sponsors.Prepare financial documents, amendments, reporting statements, and all other documents required for financial compliance with agency and program regulations, applicable federal management circulars and officiallyAdminister the financial aspects of a grant portfolio ensuring the appropriate use of federal and State funds.Post-awardSupports establishment of awards in the grant administration and/or financial system, manages award activity and monitors expenditures, ensures compliance with federal and sponsor guidelines and policies.Supports post award regulatory compliance activities, including subaward monitoring, cost transfer review and administers cost-share and effort commitments.Executes sponsored financial management transactions such as preparing invoices, managing receivables and preparing and submitting financial reports.Reviews financial expenditure reports, activity/effort reports and other performance data to measure productivity, goal achievement, to ensure continuous improvement.