Contract & Grant Officer

About the role

The Contract Officer will primarily focus on the review, negotiation, and oversight of non-standard research-related contracts related to the University's core mission of education and research but falls outside of traditional sponsored projects and gifts. The Contract Officers within ORA have delegated signing authority on behalf of the University to review and negotiate a full array of agreements and enable Stanford research by negotiating mutually beneficial agreements with external collaborators that preserve academic freedom and scientific integrity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal solicitation, negotiation, and administration of routine and non-routine grants contracts and subcontracts, by government, non-government and industry sponsors with federal direct costs up to $5 million and other total direct costs up to $10 million.
• Identify and negotiate special conditions such as publication and data rights, intellectual property, confidentiality, indemnification, use of Stanford's name, export control and citizenship restrictions.
• Negotiate non-sponsored research-related agreements that involve special conditions.
• Draft, negotiate and execute sub-awards issued under sponsored projects.
• Identify and resolve contractual and policy issues that arise during the course of review and negotiation activities.
• Resolve problems arising in the course of the project; advise department administrators, principal investigators, and staff; interpret and explain agreement provisions and terms.
• Partner with others to serve as a resource to educate units regarding institutional processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, negotiate and finalize sponsored projects agreements.
• Advanced knowledge of grant and contract programs and processes and demonstrated experience negotiating effectively with all sponsor types including industry, non-profit, government and higher education.
• Demonstrated understanding of contractual terms and conditions such as publication and data rights, intellectual property issues, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated understanding of the university research environment and policies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups and all levels of management.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to review and analyze complex information.
• Extremely detail oriented, able to work well independently and knows when to escalate or seek assistance.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks and demands.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to learn applicable university systems.
• Ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy under tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $97,777 to $120,000 per annum. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Schedule

This position may be considered for domestic (U.S.) remote work based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and the business needs of the hiring unit. Remote workers' schedules are based in the Pacific Time zone. This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States.