Senior Contracts and Grants Specialist

at  American Institutes for Research

Overview:
Work for a first-class institution that is innovative, multi-dimensional, and dynamic by joining AIR as a Senior Contracts & Grants Specialist, Domestic & International.
We hire talented and forward-thinking professionals to build our cross-functional teams and support our clients in solving complex problems. Our people—problem-solvers, changemakers, and creative thinkers—are experts in their craft who rise to meet today’s challenges.
The Senior Contracts & Grants Specialist, Domestic & International will play an integral role in delivering on some of the most meaningful projects in communities across the United States and the world. You’ll collaborate with our teams of motivated and passionate visionaries, where your input will be valued and your contributions vital to our success.
We value the experiences of every member of our institution, from entry level to executive. As part of our collaborative, learning-oriented team, you’ll be encouraged to grow in your career, develop additional skills, and progress professionally.
AIR’s Contracts & Grants team seeks a Senior Contract & Grants Specialist, Domestic & International. This position will provide end-to-end contract administration support for the entire portfolio of our Contracts, Grants and Cooperative Agreements. This position will ensure execution of Agreements in accordance with AIR policies, legal requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and other Government and Client provisions. This highly visible position serves as an Institute-wide internal advisor and “clearinghouse” to management and staff for Federal and State & Local Government and commercial RFPs, proposals, contracts, and prime/sub- contracting issues. This person will stay informed of Institute-wide research activities, industry trends, contract issues, and customer relationships to provide insight and advice that protects and advances AIR’s success. This person will be part of a dynamic organization with an opportunity to influence and define your role as we grow.
Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations.This does not include U.S. territories.

• Prepare and negotiate contracts, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, subcontract agreements, consulting agreements, task orders and purchase orders, etc. in accordance with Institute policies and statutory/regulatory requirements.
• Ensure language and process uniformity that limits exposure to unintended risk.
• Develop good business relationships with senior contracts officials of major customers in coordination with priorities of internal leadership.
• Manage, coordinate, monitor and track Data & Publication Rights and other Intellectual Property issues.
• Review cost narratives and pricing approaches in accordance with the proposal/pricing volume instructions to advise on compliance with AIR systems/processes, technical approaches, and profit objectives.
• Assure quality and timeliness of work product, and satisfaction of all internal and external customer contract and grant requirements.
• Develop, implement, and evolve processes and structures to ensure effective and compliant business systems and operations.
• Provide contract administration leadership, working with internal and external customers to meet shifting requirements and ensure AIR compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Respond in an informed and timely fashion to questions and requests for assistance, demonstrating appropriate sense of urgency when answering internal and external customer requests.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as Institutional needs and external markets evolve