Contracts and Subaward Specialist

Contracts and Subaward Specialist

Requirements

• BA, BBA, or BS (foreign equivalent or higher) in Finance, Accounting or related field and 10 years of professional experience. Experience working with federal contracts is preferred.
• Or MA, MBA, or MS (foreign equivalent or higher) in Finance, Accounting or related field and 5 years of professional experience. Experience working with federal contracts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive contract administration for a diverse portfolio of sponsors and partners in support of the RITA’s sponsored program activity.
• Focus heavily on administrative management and knowledge of published regulations, including preparation, review, negotiation and processing of sub agreements and contracts.
• Serve as a liaison between RITA and Sponsored Programs, Intellectual Property Partners, Research Compliance, Legal Counsel, Sponsor, Principal Investigator, Office of Research as necessary to accomplish negotiation and contract administration in a timely manner.
• Review proposed agreements for compliance with applicable RITA and University policy, state and federal regulations including but not limited to federal acquisition regulations (FAR) clauses, confidentiality, publications, intellectual property, governing law and reporting requirements in support of sponsored projects and other related agreements supporting research activities.
• Negotiate or assist in the negotiation of agreements with state, non-profit and federal sponsors and drafts compliant contact and subaward language.
• Provide assistance in contract proposal submission and management. Advises faculty and staff on all facets of subawards and contract administration, which includes preparing budget modifications.
• Provide post-award administrative support including expenditure approvals, amendments, and modifications. Monitor the acceptance of costs on contracts and subawards, submission of progress reports, and review and approve closeout documents.
• Draft, compile and complete various forms, notices, certifications, and other communication, required by sponsors.
• Create dashboard reports to track the progress of subawards. Ability to articulate the results in a clear and concise manner.
• Participate in policy and procedure discussions. Develop presentations and training sessions to introduce or educate researchers, administrators, consortium members on research administration fundamentals and sponsor processes and requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with federal contracts is preferred.