Grant and Contract Officer

82207BR

Off-Campus: Scottsdale

Grant + Contract Officer

Job Description

The primary focus of the Grant & Contractor Officer position is to support the Proposal and Negotiation Team (PNT) of the Office for Research and Sponsored Project Administration (ORSPA) by preparing, reviewing, negotiating and monitoring complex and non-complex contracts for research related projects to ensure compliance with university, sponsor, ABOR, federal, state, local laws and regulations.

Job Family

Research Operations

Department Name

ORSPA Proposals & Negotiations

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

KNOWLEDGE ENTERPRISE DEV

Grant Funded Position

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

Salary Range

$50,000 - $63,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

17-August-2022 is the initial close date. Applications will be reviewed each week and continue to be accepted until the job is filled.

Essential Duties

• Under general direction, prepares, writes, reviews, negotiates and monitors complex and non-complex Agreements including grants, contracts, cooperative agreements,  Material Transfer Agreements (MTA), Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), and communicating contractual concerns and issues both internally and
• Advises and assist department administrators, principal investigators, and staff to interpret and explain Agreement terms and conditions
• Resolves problems arising in the course of projects by working with principal investigators, department administrators and sponsors.
• Reviews RFP terms and conditions prior to proposal submission.
• Provide administrative and technical assistance to ASU departments and Sponsors related to the ASU Contracts process
• Assists with the Negotiations Team’s process revisions, improvements and guidance documents
• Works with Compliance, Property, Risk Management, Skysong Innovations, General Counsel and Sponsor to resolve any conflict in reference to terms and conditions of the Award.
• Assists with the implementation of programs and tools for consistent interpretation of university, sponsor, ABOR, federal and state laws, regulations, and policies affecting contracting activities.
• Prepares reports, correspondence and documents as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned in furtherance of ORSPA PNT mission

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required and three 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

• Experience in making sound business judgments, problem solving & critical thinking
• Experience in being a  problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible
• Experience in working well within a team but capable of working independently and with appropriate level of direction from supervisor
• Experience in coordinating multiple tasks within time constraints
• Experience in identifying and determining priorities to meet obligations of the organization
• Experience in navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plans
• Experience in customer service including clearly communicating contractual concerns and issues and dealing tactfully and confidentially both internally and externally
• Experience in working with people across teams and able to follow and support policies and standard operating procedures while performing the core responsibilities
• Experience with processing and engaging in continuous improvement
• Experience in work that requires understanding user needs, requirements and requests to identify priorities
• Experience in escalating to upper management for additional resources to meet goals
• Experience in utilizing excellent analytical, organizational, communication, negotiation, and drafting skills
• Experience with Microsoft applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook), SharePoint, and computer database systems (e.g. financial systems)
• Demonstrated  knowledge of business subjects such as procurement, contracting, intellectual property laws, and ethics
• Experience with government or commercial contracting or procurement, with foreign and domestic sponsors
• Experience in leading multiple negotiations of grants, contracts, subcontracts, and other agreement types

Working Environment

• This position may be eligible for a portion of remote work.
• Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting.  Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computer; bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds. 
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties. 
• Ability to interpret complex sponsor regulations.  
• Expected to be responsive to customers, engaged in work production, resourceful, flexible, and respectful of others.

Department Statement

For the fifth year in a row, ASU has been named the most innovative school in the nation, recognizing the university's culture of groundbreaking research and partnerships, as well as its commitment to helping students thrive in college and beyond. U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all five years the category has existed.

ASU Knowledge Enterprise advances research, innovation, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and international development. Our success arises from solutions-focused, interdisciplinary research; an entrepreneurial approach that is embedded in every school and department; and a commitment to transform society in a positive way. http://research.asu.edu/

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3) 

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.