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Rho · 5 hours ago

Director, Federal Award Administration

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$125K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

Rho is a global, full-service CRO dedicated to collaboration and innovation in clinical research. They are seeking a Director of Federal Award Administration to oversee the post-award administration for federal contracts and cooperative agreements, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration with internal teams and government entities.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Serve as subject matter expert on federal award terms (contract and cooperative agreement) for review, drafting, and modification of all types of agreements related to federally funded projects as well as teaming, consulting, sponsored research, clinical site, vendor, and other services-related agreements, using corporate templates as appropriate under the circumstances. All agreement review and negotiation will occur collaboratively with Rho Legal personnel to effectively balance Rho's best interest with applicable compliance requirements

Engage with capture and proposal teams supporting proposal development and pre-award negotiations: review and analyze RFP/RFA terms and conditions, participate in risk assessments, and assist the pre-award team in representing Rho's interests during contract and cost/price negotiation

Provide post-award support and expertise to internal teams by negotiating modifications; interpreting, educating, and advising internal teams regarding award requirements; attending Government customer and internal program/project meetings; and identifying and helping to successfully resolve issues or changes that may arise during project performance

Liaise with Government contracting and grant administration staff for post-award authorization requests, modifications, reporting, and compliance activities

Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts to resolve issues affecting company compliance, satisfaction of award requirements, and Rho and customer objectives

Build and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with internal and external customers in support of Rho's business objectives

Maintain knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), contracting methods, and contract terms and conditions and regularly advise management of contractual rights and obligations, escalating complex risks appropriately

Maintain knowledge of federal cooperative agreement terms and conditions, particularly those contained in the NIH Grants Policy Statement

Manage and document contract close-out activities and deliverables in compliance with contract clauses and applicable regulations

Qualification

Federal Acquisition RegulationsFederal award administrationNegotiation skillsCertified Professional Contracts ManagerContract typesCFRCooperative agreementsMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationOral communicationAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years of directly applicable experience with federally funded awards; Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) and/or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) is a plus

Advanced knowledge of federal contractual agreements and regulations including the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); the FAR and its agency supplements, including the HHSAR; OMB circulars, etc

Working knowledge of a variety of government contracting vehicles, including single and multiple award IDIQs

Experience working with a variety of contract types, including but not limited to CPFF, T&M, FFP, and FFP-LOE

Experience with review and administration of federally funded cooperative agreements

Knowledge of general corporate business practices, government contracting principles and terminology, and subcontracting practices with ability to discern and analyze business risks and recommend solutions

Strong negotiation skills and understanding of the negotiation process

Demonstrated experience in successfully identifying, tracking, managing, and resolving award issues

Ability to meet business-driven deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and professionalism

Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail with work product

Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated good judgment interacting with clients and all levels of internal staff

Exemplary written and oral communication skills

Ability to work in a professional and collaborative manner with internal and external stakeholders at all levels while independently managing job responsibilities

Proficiency in computer-based office applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro