Contract Officer - Sponsored Programs, Senior (Research Data & Health Agreements, Remote Eligible)

Georgia Tech; Atlanta (GA); A distancia; USD 102.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Contract Officer for Sponsored Programs to manage negotiation, execution, and administration of research funding contracts. You will ensure compliance with institutional policies and federal regulations while guiding faculty and researchers.

The role involves reviewing proposals, negotiating terms, drafting agreements, and providing training on contract management. Remote work within the U.S.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.
• Experience negotiating, drafting, and administering research-related agreements in university or research environments.
• Experience interpreting regulatory, privacy, and compliance requirements in research activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with legal counsel, finance, and investigators to resolve contract issues.

Responsabilidades

• Review and analyze research proposals to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements.
• Negotiate contract terms with funding agencies to protect the institution's interests.
• Draft and finalize research contracts and agreements for clarity and compliance.
• Provide guidance to faculty and researchers throughout the contracting process.
• Monitor compliance of awarded contracts and ensure terms are followed during the grant life.
• Maintain accurate records of all contracts and facilitate audits and reviews.
• Conduct training sessions on contract management and sponsored program policies.
• Stay informed about changes in federal regulations and sponsor policies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including legal counsel and finance to resolve issues.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Drafting

Contract management

Compliance

Research contracts

HIPAA knowledge

Data privacy

Stakeholder collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's/JD/MPH/MHA

Descripción del empleo

About Us

Overview Georgia 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 has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech 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. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

Students are our top priority.

We strive for excellence.

We thrive on diversity.

We celebrate collaboration.

We champion innovation.

We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

We act ethically.

We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Job Summary

The Contract Officer for Sponsored Programs is responsible for managing the negotiation, execution, and administration of contracts related to research funding and sponsored programs. This position ensures compliance with institutional policies and federal regulations while providing guidance and support to faculty and researchers throughout the contracting process.

Responsibilities

• Job Duty 1 - Review and analyze research proposals to ensure they meet institutional standards and comply with sponsor requirements before submission
• Job Duty 2 - Negotiate contract terms and conditions with funding agencies to protect the institution's interests while facilitating research initiatives
• Job Duty 3 - Draft, edit, and finalize research contracts and agreements to ensure clarity, compliance, and alignment with institutional policies
• Job Duty 4 - Provide guidance and support to faculty and researchers throughout the contracting process by answering questions and addressing concerns related to contracts and funding
• Job Duty 5 - Monitor and manage the compliance of awarded contracts by ensuring that all terms and conditions are followed during the life of the grant or contract
• Job Duty 6 - Maintain accurate records of all contracts and agreements to ensure proper documentation and facilitate audits and reviews
• Job Duty 7 - Conduct training sessions for faculty and staff on contract management and sponsored program policies to improve understanding and compliance
• Job Duty 8 - Stay informed about changes in federal regulations and funding agency policies to ensure the institution's compliance and enhance its research capabilities
• Job Duty 9 - Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal counsel and finance departments, to address issues related to contracts and sponsored programs
• Job Duty 10 - Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience

Required Experience 6+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications Master's Degree, JD, MHA (Masters in Health Administration), MPH (Masters in Public Health) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational or professional experience in healthcare, life sciences, clinical research, research administration, public policy, or a related field is preferred.

• Six or more years of job-related experience, including experience negotiating, drafting, and administering research-related agreements in a university, academic medical center, healthcare, research institute, government, or other research-focused environment. Experience with agreements supporting clinical, biomedical, human subjects, or data-intensive research is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following agreement types: data use agreements, non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, sponsored research agreements, clinical trial agreements, collaboration agreements, and subawards.
• Experience negotiating and interpreting provisions related to intellectual property, publication rights, confidential information, data use restrictions, and other research-specific contractual terms.
• Experience evaluating data-sharing arrangements involving identifiable, de-identified, limited, clinical, genomic, or other regulated research data, including associated data security and use restrictions.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with investigators, technology transfer offices, compliance functions, legal counsel, research security personnel, and external sponsors to resolve complex research contracting issues.
• Experience interpreting and applying regulatory, privacy, and compliance requirements applicable to research activities, including human subjects research, HIPAA, data privacy, research security, export controls, and related federal sponsor requirements.
• Experience evaluating contractual, regulatory, and operational risks; negotiating contract terms with internal and external stakeholders; and communicating complex legal, compliance, and business issues to diverse audiences.
• The Contract Officer for Sponsored Programs will manage the negotiation, execution, and administration of research-related agreements, with particular emphasis on data use, material transfer, confidentiality, clinical, and other agreements supporting biomedical and data-intensive research.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute 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 Institute 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 complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
No, this position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.

Job Grade: R09
Salary: $102,000.00 -$115,000.00 / GT employees are subject to the GT/USG compensation policy
Location: Atlanta, GA

This position may be performed remotely from an approved U.S. location outside Georgia, subject to Georgia Tech authorization and applicable employment, payroll, tax, and regulatory requirements. Employees must be available during the hiring unit's core operating hours unless otherwise approved. Occasional travel to Atlanta, GA may be required. Remote work arrangements are subject to Georgia Tech and University System of Georgia policies and may be modified based on business or legal requirements.

Background Check

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check, which will include an Education check. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest