Georgia Tech
Contract Officer-Sponsored Programs Senior (Hybrid)
Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
About UsOverviewGeorgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship.
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts.
Job SummaryThe Contracting Officer-Sponsored Programs role will review, process, approve, negotiate, and administer assigned sponsored proposals and awards, which may include governmental, industry, non-U.S. and/or not-for-profit funding of grants, contracts, and other sponsored agreements and donations in the support of research. Provide services and guidance to faculty and research staff. Review, analyze, and interpret new awards terms and conditions.
ResponsibilitiesJob Duty 1 -
Analyze solicitations and review proposals to ensure proposals are complete and compliant with Institute policies, agency regulations, and solicitation requirements. Review sign any required Institute Representations and Certifications.Job Duty 2 -
Identify proposal risks and review mitigation strategies with management. Submit all assigned, approved, compliant proposals prior to deadlines.Job Duty 3 -
Review and interpret sponsored agreement language. Resolve contractual issues, negotiating contract changes, and executing agreements on behalf of the Institute's research corporations with an approved corporation officer.Job Duty 4 -
Provide Post award administration. Monitor administration of awarded sponsored projects and serve as contact for all business/contractual matters throughout the life cycle of sponsored program awards. Resolve issues brought forward by researchers and unit administrators. Prepare business correspondence and notices required by award terms.Job Duty 5 -
Maintain current working knowledge of applicable federal regulations, state laws, Institute policies, and sponsor requirements.Job Duty 6 -
Advise faculty, project directors and financial and administrative staff on proposal submission process, post award administration, regulatory compliance requirements and Institute policy, coordinating with other units supporting research including Conflict of Interest, Research Integrity Assurance, Research Security, Export Control, Corporate Engagement, Technology Licensing, and the Georgia Tech Office of Legal Affairs.Job Duty 7 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Required QualificationsEducational RequirementsBachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experienceOther Required QualificationsU.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Card.Required ExperienceSix or more years of job-related experience
Preferred QualificationsAdditional Preferred QualificationsPreferred Certifications, Licenses or Permits: GT Research Administration Intermediate certification, Certified Research Administrator certification, Certified Research Administrator, Certified Associate Contract Manager, Certified Professional Contract Manager, Certified Pre-Award or Financial Administrator and/or State Bar of Georgia membership.Preferred Educational QualificationsMaster's Degree/ JD or equivalent combination of education and experiencePreferred ExperienceEight or more years of job-related experience. Application of required skills within a not-for-profit, educational, federal government contractor, or federal government organization. Experience negotiating contracts.
Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesABILITIESAbility to organize and prioritize multiple objectives, exercise independent judgement, consistently meet deadlines, communicate complex contract requirements to others with only lay knowledge of the subject matter, work effectively and professionally with all levels of internal and external customers on complex issues and problems, proactively make decisions and produce practical solutions in challenging situations, work well independently and in a team environment; negotiate complex intellectual property clauses in research contracts; and provide coaching.KNOWLEDGEThis job requires in-depth knowledge of sponsored contract and grant administration policies and regulations, which may include those specific to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), 2 CFR 200, Bayh-Dole Act, and specific federal agency requirements including DOD, NSF, DOE, and NIH. Knowledge of different contract types (including Cost Reimbursement, Fixed Priced, Time and Material, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity, Other Transaction Agreements, etc.) and terms applicable to sponsored research is preferred.SKILLSExcellent customer service skills to address complex issues and problems effectively and professionally in a compliance-driven, high-pressure environment. Exemplary reading comprehension and logical reasoning skills. Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both verbal and written. Proactive decision-making and problem-solving skills to respond to high pressure situations. Skills related to the use of office equipment and specialized computer applications and systems.
Equal Employment OpportunityThe Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.
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Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts.
Job SummaryThe Contracting Officer-Sponsored Programs role will review, process, approve, negotiate, and administer assigned sponsored proposals and awards, which may include governmental, industry, non-U.S. and/or not-for-profit funding of grants, contracts, and other sponsored agreements and donations in the support of research. Provide services and guidance to faculty and research staff. Review, analyze, and interpret new awards terms and conditions.
ResponsibilitiesJob Duty 1 -
Analyze solicitations and review proposals to ensure proposals are complete and compliant with Institute policies, agency regulations, and solicitation requirements. Review sign any required Institute Representations and Certifications.Job Duty 2 -
Identify proposal risks and review mitigation strategies with management. Submit all assigned, approved, compliant proposals prior to deadlines.Job Duty 3 -
Review and interpret sponsored agreement language. Resolve contractual issues, negotiating contract changes, and executing agreements on behalf of the Institute's research corporations with an approved corporation officer.Job Duty 4 -
Provide Post award administration. Monitor administration of awarded sponsored projects and serve as contact for all business/contractual matters throughout the life cycle of sponsored program awards. Resolve issues brought forward by researchers and unit administrators. Prepare business correspondence and notices required by award terms.Job Duty 5 -
Maintain current working knowledge of applicable federal regulations, state laws, Institute policies, and sponsor requirements.Job Duty 6 -
Advise faculty, project directors and financial and administrative staff on proposal submission process, post award administration, regulatory compliance requirements and Institute policy, coordinating with other units supporting research including Conflict of Interest, Research Integrity Assurance, Research Security, Export Control, Corporate Engagement, Technology Licensing, and the Georgia Tech Office of Legal Affairs.Job Duty 7 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Required QualificationsEducational RequirementsBachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experienceOther Required QualificationsU.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Card.Required ExperienceSix or more years of job-related experience
Preferred QualificationsAdditional Preferred QualificationsPreferred Certifications, Licenses or Permits: GT Research Administration Intermediate certification, Certified Research Administrator certification, Certified Research Administrator, Certified Associate Contract Manager, Certified Professional Contract Manager, Certified Pre-Award or Financial Administrator and/or State Bar of Georgia membership.Preferred Educational QualificationsMaster's Degree/ JD or equivalent combination of education and experiencePreferred ExperienceEight or more years of job-related experience. Application of required skills within a not-for-profit, educational, federal government contractor, or federal government organization. Experience negotiating contracts.
Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesABILITIESAbility to organize and prioritize multiple objectives, exercise independent judgement, consistently meet deadlines, communicate complex contract requirements to others with only lay knowledge of the subject matter, work effectively and professionally with all levels of internal and external customers on complex issues and problems, proactively make decisions and produce practical solutions in challenging situations, work well independently and in a team environment; negotiate complex intellectual property clauses in research contracts; and provide coaching.KNOWLEDGEThis job requires in-depth knowledge of sponsored contract and grant administration policies and regulations, which may include those specific to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), 2 CFR 200, Bayh-Dole Act, and specific federal agency requirements including DOD, NSF, DOE, and NIH. Knowledge of different contract types (including Cost Reimbursement, Fixed Priced, Time and Material, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity, Other Transaction Agreements, etc.) and terms applicable to sponsored research is preferred.SKILLSExcellent customer service skills to address complex issues and problems effectively and professionally in a compliance-driven, high-pressure environment. Exemplary reading comprehension and logical reasoning skills. Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both verbal and written. Proactive decision-making and problem-solving skills to respond to high pressure situations. Skills related to the use of office equipment and specialized computer applications and systems.
Equal Employment OpportunityThe Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.
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