DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The SIO Office of Contract and Grant Administration (SIO OCGA) provides customer-focused expertise and professional services to advance research and other sponsored activities within the Scripps community. SIO OCGA provides proposal review, submission, and acceptance and award negotiation services for extramurally funded grants, cooperative agreements, multi-campus awards and contacts from State and Federal government sponsors, industry/commercial firms, Federal laboratories, other universities and non-profit organizations. The SIO OCGA contract and grant officers hold a specific delegation of authority, granted by the Regents via the Chancellor, to solicit and execute extramural contracts and grants, following UC policies, on behalf of Scripps.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Principal Contract and Grant Officer is responsible for the solicitation, negotiation, and acceptance of extramurally sponsored research awards received by SIO from Federal, industrial and non-profit (domestic and foreign) granting and contracting agencies, and via other University of California campuses. Independently resolves highly complex and difficult contractual issues relying upon extensive knowledge of University sponsored research policy. Provides professional expertise and guidance to departments in proposal preparation, performs analytical review of proposals, and coordinates proposal submission to agencies ensuring compliance with agency and University regulations. Interprets and guides departments regarding University, non-profit sponsor and Federal policies. Independently reviews award terms and conditions in accordance with University policies, negotiates modifications in accordance with University policy, and signs award documents within delegated authority.

Strong communications skills are required for managing interactions with PI's, Business Offices, SIO management, central UCSD administrative offices, systemwide offices, internal and external legal counsel and the executive officers and contract officers of sponsors. Responsible for providing guidance regarding award requirements and non-standard issues to SIO PI's and SIO Business Offices during the life of an award, including high profile and high-risk awards, and facilitating resolution of difficult situations. The Principal Contract and Grant Officer maintains organized electronic records.

The Principal Contract and Grant Officer coordinates post-award activity by endorsing and/or approving contract actions. Provides expert analytical skills and detailed knowledge of University, Federal and State regulations during the proposal phase, award negotiation and life of an award. Provides back-up support to other SIO OCGA Contract and Grant Officers. In concert with other SIO OCGA Officers, participates in developing and conducting in-house training programs relating to sponsored research.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive knowledge of program administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment. Advanced knowledge/experience in use and interpretation of various government and University regulations and policies regarding procurement and administration of contracts and grants, as well as, general knowledge of University policies relating to academic personnel, the appropriate use of University facilities, sales and services activities, and stewardship responsibilities. Extensive working knowledge of University research policies, the non-profit and industry sponsor environments, and State/Federal regulations.

• Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements. Familiarity with and experience with research funding mechanisms. Demonstrated knowledge of policy distinctions between gifts, grants, and contract mechanisms for support of University programs. Ability to interpret the varying objectives and needs of the Principal Investigator and Sponsor in order to advise on the appropriate support mechanisms.

• Maintains knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply sponsor, institutional and departmental policies. Knowledge of current compliance regulations in all areas of research administration. Extensive experience performing review of solicitations and awards in relation to receipt of University support from extramural sources.

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