Contracting Officer – Office of Sponsored Programs

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

3d • $61,800 - $89,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at Penn State is excited to welcome applications for a Contracting Officer (Grants and Contracts Administrator - Advanced Professional) . The Contracting Officer analyzes, negotiates, and administers sponsored programs; reviews and processes agreements; negotiates and drafts contract terms and sub awards; informs faculty and college personnel of special contractual requirements; resolves award issues; and ensures compliance with university guidelines.

Requirements

• Familiarity with federal government regulations, especially the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) is required.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent self-management skills, including the ability to prioritize a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment; communicate interpreted information, ideas, and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing; and apply sound judgment to identify and implement solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to be inclusive and respectful of others is required.
• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Nice To Haves

• Experience with proposal preparation and post award management is preferred.
• Familiarity with Penn State's Strategic Information Management System (SIMS) is preferred.
• Completion of the Penn State ACOR Certification and Education Series (ACES) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, review, evaluate, and negotiate grants, contracts and other agreements with a variety of external sponsors.
• Review terms and conditions associated with proposal solicitations; interpret and negotiate sponsor requirements; identify the University’s exceptions to the sponsor’s terms and conditions.
• Draft and monitor agreements for compliance with contractual requirements, review and process agreement modifications.
• Write and negotiate sub-awards.
• Consult with office of Technology Management, Office of General Counsel, Risk Management, and other offices as required regarding special terms and conditions of sponsored programs.
• Advise faculty in interpreting and adhering to sponsor and University guidelines, resolve issues related to contract compliance; correspond with sponsors and sub-recipients regarding performance problems.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees