Research Associate II - Atlanta, United States - InsideHigherEd

Description

Job Title: Research Associate II (Hybrid Eligible)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 272161
About Us

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

Students are our top priority. We strive for excellence. We thrive on diversity. We celebrate collaboration. We champion innovation. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. We act ethically. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About the Office of Sponsored Programs at the Georgia Institute of Technology

The Office of Sponsored Programs provides progressive and responsive assistance in several areas of research administration, including specialized educational, informational, and technological support to research administrators and faculty. OSP provides research faculty with full-service 'cradle to grave' support and administration for research contracts and grants at Georgia Tech including the following sponsors:

All Federal AgenciesState and Local GovernmentsUniversitiesFederal Agency Pass-Through (regardless of type of pass-through entity)Non-Profits (excluding private foundations)

Services include review and interpretation of contract and grant requirements, determination of appropriate terms and conditions, and establishment of pre-contract agreements as well as the monitoring all active contracts and grants, including modification of existing agreements.

Location

Atlanta, GA

Job Summary

The Manager for Department of Defense Contracts Team 2 will lead a team of approximately four professionals responsible for major Department of Defense contracts. The Manager will establish priorities, set employee and/or team goals, assess employee and/or team performance and provide feedback. Additional responsibilities include assisting the Director with setting policy; strategic planning for the team and OSP; complex problem solving; and communication with faculty, staff and GTRI administration. Sponsored programs include grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements from federal government agencies, state and local government agencies, not-for-profits (including other universities), and industry (for federal flow-through grants and contracts). Role also includes oversight of negotiation and administration of teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other exchange agreements.

This position may require security clearance.

This role is hybrid eligible.

Required Qualifications A Master's degree and three (3) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree, orA Master's degree and five (5) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree, or A Doctoral degree.Preferred Qualifications

This position will interact on a consistent basis with: research faculty and management, finance and administrative staff and management, GTRI lab directors and deputy directors and sponsor organization representatives. This position typically will advise and counsel: GTRI research faculty and management and finance and administrative staff and management and GTRI lab directors and deputy directors. This position will supervise: approximately four assigned research associates and staff in the GTARC/GTRI Directorate

Candidates with the following qualifications will be considered for this appointment.

Certified Professional Contracts Manager, Certified Federal Contracts Manager, or Certified Research Administrator.In-depth knowledge of grants and contracts administration regulations and practices including those specific to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and 2 Code of Federal Regulations part 200.Negotiation and excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, are needed including the ability to communicate effectively with Institute and sponsor employees at all levels.Extensive business and leadership skills including ability to plan, develop and implement the organization's operational policies, strategic objectives and initiatives. Experience leading a complex business and compliance-driven environment. Ability to produce workable solutions to challenging situations. Skills related to the use of office equipment and specialized computer applications and systems.Experience with DOD contracting is necessary.Seven or more years related experience.Three or more years supervisory experience.Application of skills within a not-for-profit, educational or federal government contractor organization is preferred.Three to seven years of experience.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

The Manager for Department of Defense Contracts Team 2 will lead a team of approximately four professionals responsible for major Department of Defense contracts. The Manager will establish priorities, set employee and/or team goals, assess employee and/or team performance and provide feedback. Additional responsibilities include assisting the Director with setting policy; strategic planning for the team and OSP; complex problem solving; and communication with faculty, staff and GTRI administration. Sponsored programs include grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements from federal government agencies, state and local government agencies, not-for-profits (including other universities), and industry (for federal flow-through grants and contracts). Role also includes oversight of negotiation and administration of teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other exchange agreements.

Lead team responsible for: timely analysis of solicitations, proposal review and submission, negotiation of terms and conditions, and post award administration including coordination with the GIT Research Administration departments responsible for research integrity assurance.Set goals, determine priorities and provide feedback for assigned staff.Maintain current working knowledge of related federal regulations and agency requirements.Assist with formulation of GIT/OSP policy for administration of grants and contracts.Assist with strategic planning for GTARC/GTRI Directorate.
Complex problem solving.Create and improve processes for grants and contracts administration.Advise faculty and staff on proposal submission process, post award administration, regulatory compliance requirements and Institute and federal agency policy.Perform other related duties as assigned. Manage team, support teams' professional development, and provide required performance feedback and evaluation.Contact Information

Requests for information may be directed to Rex Welch, HR Director at

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.