Grant Contract Officer

A reputable research university is seeking Grant Contract Officers to join their central Research Operations Team! As a proficient Grant + Contract Officer (GCO) you will be assigned to a team of 4-8 research administrators. You will support one or more of the following focused areas of research and sponsored projects administration: administrative review and submission of proposals for project funding, negotiation of incoming and outgoing agreements with external entities, and/or financial administration and accounting for sponsored project awards. You will serve as a resource to Research Advancement Administrators, providing assistance, guidance and counsel to verify and ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory and financial compliance requirements imposed on Institutions of Higher Education including, but not limited to sponsor, ABOR, University, state, and federal regulations.

Additional responsibilities include:

* Review grant and contract award terms and conditions

* Provide identification, guidance, and mitigation of risks connected with non-standard contractual conditions.

* Review, authorize, and transmit grant and contract proposals to sponsors.

* Actively participate in the negotiation of terms providing recommendations, assistance, and support during negotiations, as necessary

* Read and interpret contracts and other award documents to determine budget, invoicing schedule, restrictions, and other pertinent information.

* Interpret regulations and guidelines of program funding for complex grants and contracts.

* Prepare renewals and periodic reports for grant agencies.

* Work with RAs to ensure timely and accurate post-award accounting of grants and contracts.

* Review reconciliation of accounts for compliance of charges in accordance with sponsoring agency/contract conditions and requirements

* Manage awarded projects in accordance with university and sponsor regulations.

* Provide contract, policy and procedure interpretation to academic departments.

* Review and assist in preparation of invoices and standard and non-standard accounting reports to federal and sponsoring agencies, including, but not limited to: detailed cost and financial analysis, forecasts and projections reflecting interrelationships of accounting data, and provision of financial tracking and fiscal control to fulfill reporting requirements.

* May prepare or assist in preparation of special accounting studies and monitor final reporting requirements.

* Interact with sponsors and staff to resolve problems and correct errors in fund management to ensure timely collection of revenue through accurate presentation of invoices.

* Maintain all applicable project records and files.

* Decide proper handling of financial transactions.

* Approve transactions within designated limits.

* Recommend changes to accounting system, methods, or procedures, utilizing knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

* Review computer reports for errors or inconsistencies; investigate and correct problems.

* Bachelor's degree required and three years of related experience, OR, any equivalent combination of experience, and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

* Demonstrated knowledge of sponsored project administration (i.e., project proposal development and/or sponsored contract negotiation and/or award administration).

* Evidence of effective communication skills with a strong focus on collaboration and a high level of customer service.

* Experience in drafting and negotiating agreements.

* Proven ability to deal tactfully and confidentially with internal and external customers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

* Demonstrated knowledge of relevant computer applications: Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), University grants management systems, University financial management systems, Research.gov, Grants.gov, NIH eRA Commons, and other sponsor portals.

* Ability to work collaboratively with a team as well as manage workload independently.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.