Senior Research Agreements Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +28 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee federal contracts and OTAs from initiation to completion on behalf of the Office of Research Administration.

• Offer federal contracting expertise to the Associate Director and Senior Leadership team.

• Assist in the review and submission process for federal contract proposals.

• Ensure that proposals meet the requirements of the University, agencies, federal bodies, and international standards.

• Coordinate plans for small business subcontracting and conduct information security reviews.

• Analyze and interpret FAR, DFAR, CFR, and other government contracting regulations.

• Negotiate terms of federal contracts with sponsoring agencies, departments, principal investigators, and Central Offices.

• Confirm that necessary approvals and compliance measures are established before contract execution.

• Provide support for project administration throughout the entire contract lifecycle.

• Act as the administrative point of contact for sponsors and manage official communications.

• Coordinate responses to requests from sponsors and subcontractors.

• Assist with sponsor prior approvals, audits, site visits, contract meetings, modifications, and closeout documentation.

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize complex incoming and outgoing federal subcontracts.

• Identify appropriate flow-down provisions for outgoing federal subcontracts.

• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for federal contracting.

• Deliver training on federal contracting processes and SOPs.

• Aid in the development of tools and technologies for the submission, tracking, awarding, and management of federal contracts.

• Maintain federal contracting information on the ORA website.

• Perform other assigned tasks, including managing subawards, foundation agreements, CRADAs, and industry-funded agreements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• At least five (5) years of experience with federal contracts, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

• Proficient in data analysis and drawing conclusions.

• Familiarity with grants and contracts systems.

• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Understanding of national compliance issues.

• Knowledge of export controls pertinent to proposal submissions and award management.

• Familiarity with federal regulations governing contract negotiations and management.

• Understanding of financial management requirements for proposals and contracts.

• Knowledge of federal contract terminology and management standards.

• Awareness of IRB, IACUC, COI, IBC, and Misconduct in Science regulations and requirements.

• Understanding of internal control concepts and effort allocation management.

• Ability to manage complex effort scenarios involving various appointment types.

• Capability to handle multiple projects and tasks concurrently.

• Proficient in creating and presenting both verbal and written reports.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental care programs.

• Generous retirement benefits.

• Family-friendly and cultural programs.

• Opportunity for remote work.