Contract Manager
Vacancy has expired
Washington, DC
| Employer: | The National Academy of Sciences |
| Category: | Admin - Clerical |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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Job Description Summary: Manages a variety of federal, private sector, state and local government contracts, grants (including cooperative agreements), and/or subawards in the Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG) within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). Has broad-based, full-cycle responsibility in a fast paced environment for multiple programs including proposal work, negotiations, contract award and administration of resultant agreements. Negotiates terms and conditions for program units in accordance with institutional and program requirements. Ensures organizational and program awareness of award requirements and coordinates fulfillment of administrative obligations. Provides interpretations of terms and conditions to staff and executive management. Acts as primary point of contact for client contracting personnel. May receive delegated signature authority. May be assigned supervisory responsibilities. Job Description: ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 1. Reviews and negotiates terms and conditions of contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements with government and private sponsors. Provides required certifications, approvals, and documentation for contracts and contract modifications. 2. Administers an assigned portfolio which may include several hundred agreements, including items such as no-cost extensions, changes, supplemental funding requests, contractual notifications, approval requests, and waivers. Develops and issues reports on contractual data and trends related to portfolio. Issues guidance and interpretations to program and other institutional staff. 3. Advises program staff on interpretations of contract, grant, and private award requirements and proposal preparation. Identifies contractual and institutional risks arising from existing agreements, proposals and regulatory requirements and provides recommendations to program staff and executive management to mitigate such risks. 4. Professionally represents the institution to sponsors and clients. Acts as primary point of contact for client contracting/agreement officers and representatives. Serves as a liaison between the institution and government and private sponsor personnel regarding institutional positions, policies and procedures. 5. Maintains contractual files, agreements and related documents in accordance with regulatory requirements and institutional policy. 6. Develops and utilizes contract management tools, templates, methods, and processes required to support OCG operations. 7. Reviews Requests for Proposals/Assistance and facilitates proposal responses. Ensures proposals and applications for assistance conform to solicitation/announcement requirements and institutional policies and procedures. 8. Provides guidance to program and other OCFO staff on mandatory requirements for subaward agreements (including consultant agreements and subcontracts) under our existing prime awards. 9. Supervises, mentors, and provides career development to assigned staff. NONESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Related duties as required. Special projects as assigned. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent knowledge. Minimum Experience: Eight years of related professional experience and four years of supervisory experience. Physical Capabilities: Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time. Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: None. Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Reports to Director or Sr. Contract Manager as assigned. General direction is provided. Supervises assigned staff. Work Environment: Hybrid Office/Telecommute environment, expected onsite percentage 40%, with occasional travel between National Academies' facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations. Compensation Range: The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine support equity, fairness, and transparency in our compensation programs. An estimated compensation range for this position is $97,240 - $151,935. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and work experience, commensurate with compensation of current employees in comparable positions with similar knowledge, skills, and work experience, and subject to budget parameters. Note it is not typical for a candidate to be hired at the higher end of the range. The National Academies' Statement on Diversity and Inclusion: We, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (the National Academies), value diversity among our staff, members, volunteers, partners, vendors, and audiences. We recognize that talent is broadly distributed in society and that many perspectives enhance the quality of our work and drive innovation and impact. We pledge to cultivate a workplace culture and climate that promotes inclusion, belonging, accessibility, and anti-racism; upholds equity; and values the participation of all who are engaged in advancing our mission. By embracing the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our programs, institutional policies and practices, and products, we will be able to better advise the nation on the most complex issues facing society and the world. Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and conditions of employment in a manner that is consistent with equal employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, medical condition for which a person has been rehabilitated or cured, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, political affiliation, personal appearance, matriculation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. It is also the institution's policy to recruit, hire, promote, and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans who are otherwise qualified. Any qualification to be considered equivalent, in lieu of stated minimum, requires the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Some functions in this description may be specific to a particular unit of the National Academies and not applicable to other units. Job Family: CONT Employee Type: Employee Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 City/State: Washington, District of Columbia | |