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ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide advance technical guidance on complex contracts and submissions for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, University policies and practices, research compliance restrictions and guidelines, financial and academic requirements, and agency policies and procedures.
• Provide assistance to faculty in interpreting award terms and conditions. Review contract templates, correspondence and select agreements for presentation of information.
• Consult the Office of Technology Transfer and the Office of Corporate and Clinical Trials to ensure contract appropriateness of terms and conditions.
• Oversee the submission of external documents or agreements to the sponsoring company or funding agency. Assist in oversight, triage, and assignment of day-to day workflow of the SPA Contracts Team.
• Communicate directly with Accountability & Compliance office, department staff, faculty, and internal and external stakeholders to facilitate subcontracts and agreements.
• Complete necessary reporting requirements for all federal contracts.
• Use advanced technical guidance and problem-solving skills to resolve common and complex issues with stakeholders and sponsors regarding contracts and submissions. Identify and alert potential issues in the proposal or contract process and assist in resolution. Apply advanced knowledge of sponsor policies on cost principles.
• Identify, suggest, and oversee implementing improvements and solutions to the team's workflow and processes.
• Provide other staff guidance or active involvement in the completion and analysis of closeout documents

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or other discipline appropriate to the position.

Experience: Three years of administrative experience in research administration or sponsored programs.

Other: Financial disclosure reporting required by the State of Maryland Ethics Committee.

May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.