Mines
Contract Manager, Office of Research Administration
Colorado · Full-time
No sponsorship$96k-$107kDetected 30 days ago
Data AnalysisComputer VisionNegotiationProcess ImprovementProcurementIntellectual PropertyCustomer SupportResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical Thinking
About the role
- Engineering a world of possibilities Mines Office of Research Administration is seeking our next Contract Manager.
- This leadership position is responsible for the management of research and other sponsored agreements through the Office of Research Administration (ORA) at Colorado School of Mines (Mines).
- This position is a key member of the Contract Administration unit and serves as a resource to faculty and a liaison for Mines and sponsoring research organizations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in business or other related field
- Working knowledge of federal and state regulations related to research administration
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to discuss complex contract issues with a multitude of stakeholders
- Problem solving and analyzation skills with prove ability to critically analyze information in order to make independent decisions
- Demonstrated customer service skills, the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a campus community and ability to meet multiple, competing deadlines
- Determine if additional Mines personnel need to be advised of terms and conditions of an award and if their approval is required in order to accept the award.
- If prior approval is required, this position will coordinate with the faculty member to create and submit the change request.
- Provides expertise and consultation related to regulatory and policy issues for successful management of research projects to ORA staff, departmental administrators and faculty.
Nice to have
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree
- Significant (10+ years) contract negotiation experience
- Experience with data analysis
- Thorough knowledge of federal regulations governing sponsored research
- Familiarity with university policies regarding contracting, procurement, or research funding
- For this role, that includes:
- Free RTD Ecopass
Compensation
- This includes a review of the subcontractor's proposal; determining which subcontract template is applicable, determining the applicable prime contract flow-down terms and conditions; negotiating, if necessary, the drafted subcontract; main
Benefits
- Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
- Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
- Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.
- That size - roughly 8,200 undergraduate and graduate students - also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is va
Company info
- Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines' scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society.
- Today, we are the No.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
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