Assistant Manager - Contracts

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Assistant Manager - Contracts
The candidate will assist the Assistant Director of Contracts in management of the OR interface with extramural sponsors, program officials, principal investigators and department staff to facilitate the contracting functions for all University sponsored research activities. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Contracts, will provide training and guidance to the Program Administrators on matters related to contract review, drafting, and negotiation. Draft, review and negotiate the terms and conditions of all research contracts with industry, private and government sponsors (including but not limited to sponsored research agreements, clinical trial agreements, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts and amendments). Ensure that all project costs are accounted for. Work with sponsors and outside partners to ensure budget accurately reflects costs associated with research. Support the Assistant Director of Contracts in collaborations with the Pre-Award Executive Director, Senior VP for Research, Office of General Counsel, Office of Technology Commercialization, and Office of Insurance & Risk Management regarding the terms and conditions of research contracts for compliance risks and to protect the best interests of the institution and faculty researchers. Help to maintain quality control of data entry into Coeus Negotiation Module in collaboration with the OR Coeus Team. Collaborate with the OR Coeus Team to develop and maintain effective electronic contract tracking systems and methods, troubleshooting issues. Collaborate with the OR Management Team to address and resolve issues that bridge OR's functional areas. Collaborate with central administrative departments of the University to create seamless management practices. Assist the Assistant Director of Contracts to analyze requests for information related to pre-award contracting and develop procedures to improve financial reporting. Provide expertise and consultation related to regulatory and policy issues. Remain knowledgeable about current federal regulations and pending changes, Uniform Guidance, FAR's, and Cost Accounting Standards. Implement internal processes and controls to ensure compliance with all applicable fiscal policies and regulations. Coordinate with the OR program administrators, the Office of General Counsel, Insurance and Risk Management and other administrative units as needed, to ensure regulatory compliance. Should be familiar with the responsibilities of all functional areas of the Office of Research, and team with other or staff to work on special projects, including maintaining department web information. Develop and update training materials for use in communicating and educating OR staff and the university community about issues and news in the pre-award contracting areas. Assist the Assistant Director of Contracts in actively pursuing and implementing new technologies and initiatives around pre-award contract review, negotiation and management. Support Assistant Director of Contracts by providing coverage for Contracts Team staff that out of the office. Encourage and support faculty in the pursuit of external support for scholarly and pedagogical activities. Promote and cultivate relationships with faculty and university administrators. Perform special projects and other responsibilities as required. Work with the Assistant Director of Contracts to identify, define and resolve issues related to sponsored project pre-award contracting activities in accordance with federal, other government, funding agency, and institutional policies and regulations. Develop and maintain expertise in current regulations and best industry practices. Support the OR Team through the review, negotiation, and drafting of contracts and agreements for externally sponsored projects, funded and unfunded. Assist the Assistant Director of Contracts with systems and procedures related to processing of contracts and agreements. Interact with faculty and staff within the University, various personnel from government agencies, and public and private sponsors. Operate within policy, procedures and other guidelines established by the University and OR, GAAP, other applicable accounting, industry and regulatory principles, including OMB Circulars A-110, A-21, and A-133; FAR; DFAR; Edgar. Bachelor's degree required. Master's or JD degree is preferred. Must have 2+ years of career experience of successful performance in research administration and/or contract negotiation/management. Experience at a non-profit or academic research institution is highly desirable. Should have familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles; knowledge of computer applications; ability to communicate effectively with diverse clientele both verbally and in writing; must be a good communicator.

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