Contract Officer-Sponsored Programs, Sr (Research Data & Health Agreements)

Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 102,000 - 115,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Georgia Tech is seeking a Contract Officer for Sponsored Programs to manage the negotiation, execution, and administration of research-related contracts and sponsored agreements. The role ensures compliance with policies and federal regulations while guiding faculty and researchers through the contracting process.

The position emphasizes data use, confidentiality, and intellectual property considerations, with opportunities to collaborate across legal, finance, and research teams in a large

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.
6+ years of relevant experience.
Master's Degree, JD, MHA (Masters in Health Administration), MPH (Masters in Public Health) or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze research proposals to ensure they meet institutional standards and sponsor requirements.
Negotiate contract terms and conditions with funding agencies to protect the institution's interests while facilitating research initiatives.
Draft, edit, and finalize research contracts and agreements to ensure clarity, compliance, and alignment with institutional policies.
Provide guidance and support to faculty and researchers throughout the contracting process by answering questions and addressing concerns related to contracts and funding.
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.
Maintain accurate records of all contracts and agreements to ensure proper documentation and facilitate audits and reviews.
Conduct training sessions for faculty and staff on contract management and sponsored program policies to improve understanding and compliance.
Stay informed about changes in federal regulations and funding agency policies to ensure the institution's compliance and enhance its research capabilities.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal counsel and finance departments, to address issues related to contracts and sponsored programs.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Contract negotiation

Drafting contracts

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's Degree/JD/MHA/MPH or equivalent

Job description

About Us

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

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.

Department Information

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is the engine powering Georgia Tech's world-class research enterprise. We provide comprehensive, "cradle-to-grave" administration for research grants and contracts across a massive portfolio of federal, state, university, and non-profit sponsors. More than just a central office, OSP is a strategic partner to our faculty. Our team leads everything from proposal submission and complex contract negotiation to active award monitoring. We are also deeply invested in growing our people, driving campus-wide professional development through our multi-tiered Research Administration Certification program and the quarterly Research Administration Buzz (RAB) networking community.

Location

Washington, DC / Northern Virginia
Orlando, FL
Huntsville, AL
Tucson, AZ
San Diego, CA
Boston, MA
Warner Robbins, GA

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

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

Educational Requirements

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

Required Qualifications

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

Required Experience

6+ years of relevant experience

Preferred 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.

Preferred Experience

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 online 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 online 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, and 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.

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