Senior Federal Research Contracts Lead

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook seeks a Senior Research Contracts & Federal Agreements Officer to draft, negotiate, and manage a range of federal and industry-sponsored contracts. You will collaborate with RF counsel, OR&I, OSP, OGM, and related offices to ensure compliant, timely execution of agreements.

Ideal candidates will have extensive federal contracts experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent.
• Associate’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and manage federal and other research contracts.
• Oversee and administer research grants and subawards; ensure compliance with policies.
• Provide leadership and supervision to staff; develop proposals and review processes.
• Coordinate with RF/OIP, OGM, ORC, ORS, procurement and OPD to process agreements.

Skills

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree + 2 years experience in grants/contracts

Job description

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook seeks a Senior Research Contracts & Federal Agreements Officer to draft, negotiate, and manage a range of federal and industry-sponsored contracts. You will collaborate with RF counsel, OR&I, OSP, OGM, and related offices to ensure compliant, timely execution of agreements.

Ideal candidates will have extensive federal contracts experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership in a fast-paced environment.