Senior Contracts Administrator

Senior Contract AdministratorThe George Mason University, Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), seeks a dynamic individual to support the research efforts of Mason faculty as a Senior Contract Administrator. OSP supports external funding for research, scholarly and creative pursuits while ensuring the University's financial, contractual and regulatory exposures are minimized. OSP provides guidance and support to the University's community in its research efforts.George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.Responsibilities:The incumbent will draft, review and negotiate grant, contract and subcontract terms and conditions to ensure they comply with University, state and federal requirements, and will have a good working knowledge of regulatory requirements involving federal procurement and data protection and security. The incumbent will also draft, review and negotiate data use agreements, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, material transfer agreements and memoranda of understanding on behalf of the University. The incumbent will coordinate with University administrators, research faculty, foreign and domestic sponsors and internal Mason units to ensure all safeguards are put into place for compliance with University policy and state and federal requirements prior to acceptance of the award.Required Qualifications:The applicant must have a demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and University rules and regulations related to grants, contracts and subcontracts;The individual must have highly developed time-management, problem-resolution, and organizational skills;The individual should be able to foster an environment that supports teamwork, collaboration, and high-quality customer service;The applicant must possess demonstrated negotiation skills and significant experience negotiating with federal, state, private and industry sponsors, both foreign and domestic;The applicant must further possess outstanding oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.Preferred Qualifications:Certified Research Administration certification.Applicant must be: (i) a citizen of the United States; (ii) a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States (a "Green Card" holder); (iii) a person who is a "protected individual" as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3); or (iv) a person who is otherwise able to become generally eligible to receive unclassified technical data pursuant to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

For full consideration, applicants must apply at https://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

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