Grant + Contract Officer Principal - Tempe, United States - Arizona State University

Arizona State University

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Tempe, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Grant + Contract Officer Principal is a professional-level role within research administration. At this level, you should have a specialty in three functions - communication, overflow, and training. In addition to these operations, this position will have all the standard responsibilities of the Proposal Functional Group.

Job Family

Research Operations

Department Name

ORSPA Proposals & Negotiations

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

KNOWLEDGE ENTERPRISE DEV

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range
- $50,895 - $80,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

30April2024

Category

Essential Duties

Technical Focus Path:

Acts as a resource to ASU Research Advancement Administrators, provides assistance, guidance and counsel during development, presubmission administrative review, management, authorization and transmittal of grant and contract proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies to verify and ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory and financial compliance requirements imposed on Institutions of Higher Education including: sponsor, ABOR, university, state and federal regulations.
Reviews grant and contract award terms and conditions; actively participates in the negotiations of terms providing recommendations, assistance and support during negotiations as necessary; reads and interprets contracts and other award documents to determine budget, invoicing schedule, restrictions and other pertinent information.
Interprets regulations and guidelines of program funding for complex grants and contracts; prepares renewals and periodic reports for grant agencies.
May be responsible for setting up awards in the ASU systems, as request or required. Works in conjunction with Research Advancement Administrators to ensure timely and accurate postaward accounting of grants and contracts; reviews reconciliation of accounts for compliance of charges in accordance with sponsoring agency/contract conditions and requirements.
Manages awarded projects in accordance with University and sponsor regulations; provides contract, policy and procedure interpretation to academic departments; reviews and assists prepare invoices, standard and nonstandard accounting reports to federal and sponsoring agencies, including, but not limited to: detailed cost and financial analysis, forecasts and projections reflecting interrelationships of accounting data, and provides financial tracking and fiscal control to fulfill reporting requirements.
As a resource, interacts with sponsors and staff to resolve problems and correct errors in fund management to ensure timely collection of revenue through accurate presentation of invoices. Maintains all applicable project records and files; decides proper handling of financial transactions; approves transactions within designated limits.
May prepare or assist in preparation of special accounting studies and monitors final reporting requirements
Provides solutions to problems presented by lower level staff and recommends changes to accounting system, methods or procedures to management, utilizing knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Reviews computer reports for errors or inconsistencies; investigates and corrects problem.

Management Focus Path:

A Grant & Contract Officer, Pr., will be focused on a career path which includes duties associated with the supervision and leadership of a team of Grant & Contract staff members and managing their workload.
Provides training internally or externally on areas of expertise. may serve as a mentor to colleagues.
May be assigned to create, develop and or deliver training materials for use by team/dept; acts as mentor to assigned staff.
Works with assigned team members to provide guidance and assistance when needed to resolve complex issues
Problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible.
Defines tasks, responsibilities and outcomes; assists in resource planning to meet the needs of project or department goals and schedules
Documents activities and tracks progress.
Prepares complex analysis of trends to assist in decisions.
Responsible for daytoday management of assigned team members, guide professional development, provide input/perform performance evaluations.
Manages projects within budget.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required and seven years of related experience, OR, any equivalent combination of experience, and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

Evidence of a Juris Doctor (JD) Law Degree.
Experience with negotiation techniques sufficient to negotiate prices, terms and conditions, contract modifications and settlements.
Experience with complex contract clauses including Service Level Agr