Senior Sponsored Programs Specialist

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Manager of Sponsored Programs to lead a team delivering efficient grant management aligned with the institution's strategic objectives.

Responsibilities include proposals analysis, contract negotiation, post-award administration, and regulatory compliance across multiple sponsors. Requires a Master's Degree and at least six years of relevant experience with supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six or more years of job-related experience with three years of supervisory experience.
• Preferred Certifications, Licenses or Permits: Certified Research Administrator, Certified Associate Contract Manager, Certified Professional Contract Manager, Certified Pre-Award Financial Administrator and/or State Bar of Georgia membership.

Responsibilities

• Guide and advise team members in timely analysis of solicitations and review of proposals to ensure proposals are adequate, reasonable, complete, and compliant with Institute policies, agency regulations, and solicitation requirements.
• Guide and advise team members in timely negotiation of terms and conditions and post award administration including coordination with researchers' Unit administration, Grants and Contracts Accounting and research administration departments responsible for research integrity assurance.
• Provide assistance and monitoring of team members' interpretation of complex contract language, including contractual rights and obligations, and negotiation of contract changes.
• Set team and individual goals, determine priorities, and provide feedback.
• Maintain current, in-depth knowledge of applicable federal regulations, state laws, Institute policies, and agency requirements.
• Assist with development and implementation of OSP policies for administration of grants and contracts and create and improve processes for grants and contracts administration.
• Use complex problem solving and advise team members, faculty, project directors and staff on proposal submission process, post award administration, regulatory compliance requirements and Institute policy.
• Assist with strategic planning for the Directorate.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Policy knowledge

Education

Master's Degree

JD or equivalent

Job description

Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Manager of Sponsored Programs to lead a team delivering efficient grant management aligned with the institution's strategic objectives.

Responsibilities include proposals analysis, contract negotiation, post-award administration, and regulatory compliance across multiple sponsors. Requires a Master's Degree and at least six years of relevant experience with supervisory duties.