Contracting Officer Advance

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Institute of Technology seeks a Contract Officer for Sponsored Programs to manage negotiation, execution, and administration of contracts for research funding and sponsored programs. This role ensures compliance with institutional policies and federal regulations while guiding faculty and researchers through the contracting process.

The primary location is Atlanta, GA, with possible onsite work at field offices in Washing DC/Northern VA; Orlando; Huntsville; Tucson; San Diego;

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze research proposals to ensure compliance with institutional standards and 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 for clarity, compliance, and alignment with policies.
• Provide guidance and support to faculty and researchers throughout the contracting process by addressing questions related to contracts and funding.
• Monitor and manage compliance of awarded contracts by ensuring terms are followed during the grant life.
• Maintain 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.
• Stay informed about changes in federal regulations and funding agency policies to ensure compliance and enhance research capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal counsel and finance departments, to address contract-related issues.

Job description

Job Opening ID: 303114 (filling 2 vacancies)

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.

For further information, please contact Mr. Dan Sibble at [e-mail] or Ms. Michele Corely at [e-mail].

Job Duties

• 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

The primary location is Atlanta, GA; however, if you are local to one of the following GA Tech Field offices, you may work onsite. Washing DC/Northern VA; Orlando Fl; Huntsville, AL; Tucson, AZ: San Diego, CA; Boston, MA, Warner-Robins, GA/