Research Associate II (Remote Eligible)

Atlanta, GA but is eligible for remote work

Prepare, process, submit, negotiate, and administer assigned sponsored programs proposals and awards. Sponsored programs include grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements from federal government agencies, state and local government agencies, not-for-profits (including other universities), and industry (for federal flow-through grants and contracts). Provide services and guidance to faculty and research staff including review, analysis, and interpretation of new awards. Monitor sponsored programs performance. Assist with training of new Contracting Officers and Contracting Specialists. Role may also include negotiation of teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other exchange agreements.

Research Associate II

• A Master's degree and three (3) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree, or
• A Master's degree and five (5) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree, or
• A Doctoral degree, JD or equivalent

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Application of required skills within a not-for-profit, educational or federal government contractor organization is preferred. Knowledge of specific agency requirements including NIH, NSF, DOD, and/or DOE is also preferred
• Certified Research Administrator, Certified Pre-Award Financial Administrator and/or Certified Financial Research Administrator
• May require obtaining national security clearance.

Preferred Experience
This job requires a working knowledge of grants and contracts administration regulations and practices including those specific to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and 2 Code of Federal Regulations part 200. Negotiation and excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, are required including the ability to communicate effectively with Institute and sponsor employees at all levels. Skills related to the use of office equipment and specialized computer applications and systems are also required

Duties may include but are not limited to:
' Analyze solicitations and assist with proposal preparation.
' Review proposals to ensure they are adequate, reasonable, complete and compliant with Institute policy, agency regulations and solicitation requirements.
' Submit all assigned proposals prior to deadlines.
' Negotiate terms and conditions for sponsored program awards.
' Coordinate approval certification process and interface with other GIT sponsored research departments, including Research Integrity Assurance, Industry Engagement, Technology Licensing and the GIT Office of Legal Affairs as needed to ensure compliance with regulation and Institute policy.
' Monitor awarded sponsored programs and serve as contact for all business/contractual matters throughout life cycle of sponsored program awards.
' Maintain current working knowledge of related federal regulations and agency requirements.
' Advise faculty and staff on proposal submission process, post award administration, regulatory compliance requirements and Institute policy.
' Assist with training of new Contracting Officers and Contracting Specialists.
' Perform other related duties as assigned.

If you should have any questions surrounding this posting, please contact the HR Director Rex Welch at rex.welch@osp.gatech.edu

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