Post-award: Work with property administration staff and PIs to complete forms and administer closeout requirements for research agreements of all levels of complexity processed in closed rooms.
Other functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, social sciences, or a technical/scientific field.
Five years of related experience including preparation, processing, and submission of research proposals to a variety of sponsoring organizations; negotiation of contract terms/conditions.
Ability to exercise sound decision making and problem-solving skills during proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and award administration.
Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
High level of proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing applications (MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro).
Demonstrated ability to 1) interact tactfully and professionally with a wide variety of people under stressful and time-sensitive conditions; 2) be supervised; and 3) work independently, and as a team member.
Demonstrated ability for accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to follow established guidelines and office protocol are critical.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Requirements
Experience with Federally funded grants and research contracts
Certified Research Administrator
Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel
Proficiency in business writing
Experience with Federal acquisitions and contracting
Familiarity with Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations Supplement (DFARS), and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
Eligibility for immediate access to classified
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
Job Posting Title:
Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist ----
Hiring Department:
Applied Research Laboratories ----
Position Open To:
All Applicants ----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40 ----
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA ----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately ----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue ----
Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS ----
Job Details:
Purpose
Senior level contract administrator for grants and federal contracts for Applied Research Laboratories.