Contract Officer

About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY Northeastern University’s Research Enterprise Services (NU-RES) provides leadership and expertise to faculty, investigators and college administrators in support of research and sponsored programs at Northeastern University. NU - a dynamic, innovative, and entrepreneurial university with a diverse and growing research portfolio - seeks to hire talented, experienced administrators who are dedicated to supporting investigators secure and manage their extramurally sponsored activities. The University is committed to hiring and developing personnel who enjoy working in a high-performing culture that rewards excellence. To learn more about Northeastern’s unique academic environment and generous benefits please see: http://www.northeastern.edu/hrm/ . Northeastern is a global university and NU-RES supports its team working remotely. Remote locations and work schedules are determined based on operational needs and in consultation with Team members, consistent with university policies and guidance. As a key member of the NU-RES Contracts Team plays a critical role in supporting, facilitating and advancing faculty research and sponsored activities across NU’s Global University System, including NU’s wholly-owned subsidiary KRI at Northeastern University, LLC, by advising faculty and administrators on a wide-range of regulatory and practical issues related to extramurally funded contracts and agreements with industry, Federal agencies, and non-profit organizations. The Contract Officer reviews, analyzes, drafts and negotiates sponsored research and related contracts (e.g., non-disclosure, data use, material transfer agreements, etc.), leveraging strong technical knowledge of academic standards, intellectual property concerns and applicable regulatory requirements. In addition, as a member of the larger NU-RES team, the Contract Officer provides administrative support for the management of the University’s contract award portfolio. The Contract Officer must have background or familiarity with sponsored program administration, be independent, be able to think critically and have strong interpersonal, collaborative, and project management skills. A sense of humor, high tolerance for ambiguity and preference for working in a deadline-driven environment preferred. Responsibilities include : Primarily responsible for the timely intake, review, drafting, negotiation and administration of sponsored program agreements with industry partners, as well as processing unfunded agreements such as non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, data use agreements, etc., from federal, state, municipal, or non-profit entities. Independent identification of legal, financial, regulatory and business risks in procurement contracts and other agreements; effectively communicate with NU-RES leadership, investigators, administrative colleagues and counterparts about issues and recommend mutually satisfactory terms & conditions. Coordinate with and gather key inputs from fellow University offices, including Office of General Counsel, Office of Research Compliance, IT, Risk Services, OHSRP, and EHS as needed for resolving contract and agreement issues, ensuring regulatory requirements are met and contribute to post-execution administration of contract awards. The successful Contract Officer must possess effective analytical and creative problem-solving skills, a willingness to accept feedback and differing perspectives and the ability to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment. Must have demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively, excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated integrity, initiative, professionalism and highly collegial and collaborative approach in all work and in developing and maintaining professional relationships. Strong principle-based negotiation and agreement draft…

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