Director of Sponsored Programs Operations

SRA International; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF) in Albany seeks a Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs to provide strategic leadership over centralized sponsored programs administration, including contracting, post-award management, and compliance.

Reporting to the Vice President, the role drives standardized processes, programmatic performance, and faculty-first service across SUNY campuses, with a hybrid schedule for local staff and close collaboration with governance

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management experience in centralized offices.
• Deep understanding of sponsored programs lifecycle operations.
• Proven ability to implement compliant, efficient processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for central sponsored programs administration.
• Ensure compliant execution of contracting, post-award, and oversight activities.
• Align staffing and workflows with institutional priorities and growth.
• Monitor performance, timelines, and compliance across units.

Skills

Operational leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF) in Albany seeks a Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs to provide strategic leadership over centralized sponsored programs administration, including contracting, post-award management, and compliance.

Reporting to the Vice President, the role drives standardized processes, programmatic performance, and faculty-first service across SUNY campuses, with a hybrid schedule for local staff and close collaboration with governance