Lovelace Biomedical · 11 hours ago
Contracts Specialist
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expLovelace Biomedical is a research institute focused on scientific advancements, and they are seeking a Contracts Specialist to provide technical assistance with grant and contract development and administration. The role involves ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while supporting scientific and administrative staff in a team-oriented environment.
BiotechnologyNon ProfitPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Provides technical assistance to scientific and administrative staff with grant and contract development and administration for Federal, private and industry sponsors
Ensures compliance with Institute policies and Federal regulations with regard to grants and contracts
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Public/Business Administration, or a directly related area, and 1-4 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained
Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations and apply cost accounting principles in the preparation of cost estimates and internal reports and be able to explain financial data to management and scientific personnel, as well as be able to work with excel spreadsheets to accomplish the above
Must have knowledge of federal regulations including FAR, DFARS, and federal cost principles contained in OMB Circulars A-122, A-133 and A-110 or equivalent experience with DCAA
Must have superior professional-level written and verbal communication skills; a high degree of professionalism, excellent judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability in managing a wide variety of complex tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting multiple deadlines is required
Must have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Requires computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat and must have the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed
This position requires a post-offer credit check
Preferred
Knowledge of grant and contract policies of major funding agencies, particularly NIH and DOD are strongly preferred
Recent experience in the above areas in addition to knowledge is preferred
Experience with Cost Point, Banner, or other similar software package as well as experience in a scientific research environment and training in government acquisitions, and/or Shipley or equivalent proposal development principles strongly preferred
Company
Lovelace Biomedical
Lovelace Biomedical is a not-for-profit research organization that conducts drug research and development for pharma and biotech companies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase