Senior Subcontracts Manager

University of Dayton • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Senior Subcontracts Manager is responsible for performing
subcontract management functions for sponsored programs in support of the
Materials Sector. The Senior Subcontracts Manager reviews documentation drafted
by team members including requests for proposals, draft subcontract documents,
and cost analysis. This position independently conducts subcontract
negotiations, monitors subcontract performance, and oversees complex invoice
approval and closeout processes. The Senior Subcontracts Manager will assist the
Subcontracts Team Lead with overall management of the subcontract administration
function and support staff. Additionally, this position advises Principal
Investigators, senior management, and support personnel on University
subcontracting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements that pertain to
federal research programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Eight years of related experience
• Three years of purchasing or subcontracting experience in government contracting or research administration fields
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of federal procurement regulations, including FAR, DFAR, and federal grant regulations
• Significant negotiation experience in purchasing or subcontracting
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective written communication skills, including contract drafting experience
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external personnel in both written and verbal form
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or coursework towards advanced degree in related field
• Ten years or more of related experience
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of federal procurement regulations, including the FAR, DFAR, and federal grant regulations
• Advanced contract drafting experience

Responsibilities

• Performing subcontract management functions for sponsored programs
• Reviewing documentation drafted by team members including requests for proposals, draft subcontract documents, and cost analysis
• Independently conducts subcontract negotiations
• Monitoring subcontract performance
• Overseeing complex invoice approval and closeout processes
• Assisting the Subcontracts Team Lead with overall management of the subcontract administration function and support staff
• Advising Principal Investigators, senior management, and support personnel on University subcontracting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements that pertain to federal research programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees