Contracts and Subcontracts Administrator (ARL)
About the role
We are searching for an experienced Contracts and Subcontracts Administrator to join our Contracts Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University.
Responsibilities
- Administer, review, and negotiate award terms and conditions associated with proposal solicitations (e.g., Request for Proposal) processes, and manage the post-award administration, working with other administrators, subcontractors, and Principal Investigators (PIs) to ensure ARL, University, and federal policies are followed, monitoring for compliance
- Prepare, review, and process financial and non-financial agreements, collaborating with PIs and others, in accordance with ARL Standard Operating Procedures and University policy
- Provide guidance and advise staff and faculty on all aspects of grant and contract management
- Respond to and consult with sponsors, PIs, Office Business Manager, and other departments throughout ARL and the University regarding reports, special terms and conditions, budgetary issues, and invoicing of sponsored programs
- Review budgets and budget justifications, and provide input to PIs and other staff and faculty on appropriateness of budgeted items
Requirements
- Negotiation and administration of various government sponsored research agreements
- Proposal preparation processes, including agreements (both financial and non-financial)
- Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation
- Contract term negotiation processes
- Microsoft Office
- Success in an office environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
- Previous success with collaborations in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented, culture
Preferred skills/experience areas
- Eight or more years of related experience in government contracting or sponsored research, preferably in an academic setting
- DoD research and development contracting on a CPFF basis
- DoD or IC contracting experience
- Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Top Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required
Qualifications
- Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications
- Required Certifications
Skills
- Negotiation and administration of various government sponsored research agreements
- Proposal preparation processes, including agreements (both financial and non-financial)
- Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation
- Contract term negotiation processes
- Microsoft Office
- Success in an office environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
- Previous success with collaborations in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented, culture
Benefits
- Salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $75,408.00 - $132,204.00
- Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
- In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
- One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
Pay
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $75,408.00 - $132,204.00.
Schedule
Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Roth IRA
- Retirement savings plan
- Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
- 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
Contact
For further information on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
Background checks/clearances
Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Notice Regarding Employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL)
Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.