Sr. Contracts Associate
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 16, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration, Business & Administrative Affairs, Grants & Contracts
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Function as the lead
negotiator in team negotiations for grants, subawards and
cooperative agreements.
Provide advice and counsel
to faculty and staff during proposal preparation stage. Review
contract proposals for completeness and
compliance.
Write and
negotiate favorable contract terms and
conditions with domestic and foreign sponsors, for all
contract types, including Material Transfer Agreements
and Non-Disclosure Agreements.
Draft replacement language
where needed. Develop, negotiate and maintain subcontracts under
prime contract and foundation awards, including NIH, USAID, and
international sponsors, insuring the proper flow-down of terms and
conditions while adhering to University
policies. Serve as signature authority
for electronic proposals.
Submit electronic
proposals and assist with problems. Serve as liaison to funding
agencies for pre-award problem resolution, and post-award matters.
Review RFPs with faculty to advise on submission
strategy and to prepare documentation.
Take active
role in trouble shooting and in training
departmental users of the COEUS software.
Understand Responsible
Conduct of Research and identify and address non-compliance issues.
Serve on University or School committees.
Reduce new and
revised regulatory language to practice
through writing policies and procedures and boilerplate
language.
Ability to operate a
computer and familiar with Microsoft Office, online web based
systems, printers, scanners and copiers.
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Advanced Degree in related
field required.
Three years
demonstrated experience in contracting activities at a
university, state or federal agency,
legal private practice or similar
environment.
Additional related
experience may substitute for required
education.
Knowledge of FARs (Federal
Acquisition Regulations), Responsible Conduct of
Research and compliance issues related to sponsored
research.
Knowledge
of legal principles of negotiation.
Specific experience in
contracting.
Experience
with SAP and Coeus software a plus.
Familiarity
with computers, Microsoft Office, online
web-based systems, printers, scanners and
copiers.
A high degree of
independence and judgment required.
Requires a detail-oriented
person that is well organized and able to handle multiple projects
simultaneously while operating under deadlines.
Must possess excellent
verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to handle
ambiguity and exercise judgment.
Must be able to work
independently and as part of a team.
Work experience should
demonstrate ability to conceptualize how to find solutions and
reach consensus and to complete complex tasks
efficiently.
** Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Preferred Qualifications:-
JD
preferred.
Intellectual property
management and technology
transfer preferred.
Experience with SAP and
Coeus software a plus.
Classified Title: Sr.
Contracts Associate
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PF
Starting Salary Range: $81,470 - $111,990 annually (commensurate
with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 - 5:00
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Eastern High Campus
Department name: Research
Administration Ofc of
Personnel area: University
Administration
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm
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