Executive Director, Research Contracts & Sponsored Programs

SRA International; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SRA International seeks an Executive Director - Sponsored Programs to provide leadership, develop policies, set priorities, and oversee non-financial administration for sponsored research across the institute.

The role leads Corporate & International Contracting, Exchange Agreements and Subawards, serves as a subject matter expert on research administration, IP rights, contracting norms and FAR, and may require national security clearance.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of job-related experience with three years of supervisory experience.
• Preferred certifications in research administration and related areas.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts and managing sponsored programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead team responsible for timely administration of sponsored research agreements including gift letters, research support agreements, NDAs, MTAs, and subaward and related consulting agreements.
• Set goals and determine priorities for the team and its directors and managers.
• Create and implement new programs and/or departments to meet the needs of research faculty and staff.
• Serve as subject matter expert on research administration including compliance requirements, Institute policies and state and federal regulations.
• Participate in and/or lead strategic planning for sponsored programs and advise leaders on complex problems.
• Develop, implement, assess and maintain policies and procedures for gifts, grants, contracts, sub-awards and other sponsored agreements.
• Represent the Institute on national association boards and committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Policy development

Team management

Research administration

Contracting knowledge

Education

Certified Research Administrator

Registered Technology Transfer Professional

Certified Pre-Award Financial Administrator

Certified Financial Research Administrator

Job description

SRA International seeks an Executive Director - Sponsored Programs to provide leadership, develop policies, set priorities, and oversee non-financial administration for sponsored research across the institute.

The role leads Corporate & International Contracting, Exchange Agreements and Subawards, serves as a subject matter expert on research administration, IP rights, contracting norms and FAR, and may require national security clearance.