Remote Grants & Contracts Administrator for DoD Research

Penn State University; University Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Penn State University in Pennsylvania invites applications for a Grants and Contracts Administrator in the ARL Subcontracts Office. You will manage subcontracts from start to finish, prepare RFPs, review proposals, and coordinate term negotiations under government and DoD-sponsored programs.

The role emphasizes compliance with FAR, cost/price analysis, and collaboration across disciplines, with potential remote work and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with several years of related contracts work.
• Experience negotiating government/sponsored research agreements.
• Knowledge of government contracting processes and FAR guidance.
• Ability to review, edit, and negotiate complex terms and conditions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer subcontracts from initiation to closeout.
• Prepare Requests for Proposals and Cost/Price Analysis packages.
• Review agreements and coordinate negotiations of terms.
• Monitor deliverables and invoices under subcontracts.
• Close out subcontracts and prepare final documentation.

Skills

Negotiation

Proposal management

FAR knowledge

Contract term negotiation

Microsoft Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Penn State University in Pennsylvania invites applications for a Grants and Contracts Administrator in the ARL Subcontracts Office. You will manage subcontracts from start to finish, prepare RFPs, review proposals, and coordinate term negotiations under government and DoD-sponsored programs.

The role emphasizes compliance with FAR, cost/price analysis, and collaboration across disciplines, with potential remote work and strong benefits.