Sponsored Projects Officer, Subaward Management

Full Time
Ashburn, VA
Posted
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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:
Sponsored Projects Officer (SPO) Subaward Management provides expert support in highly specialized areas of sponsored projects and research administration as a sponsored projects officer working with the Assistant Director, Subawards Management in the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP). The SPO reviews, negotiates, and executes subaward and other sponsored projects agreements from a wide range of sponsors supporting research activity across the George Washington University. The SPO serves as a subject matter expert and business process owner for subaward/subcontracting manual/procedures to include training program staff and identifying and implementing process improvements, as applicable. The SPO will work with multiple teams to prioritize tasks and launch new center awards and multisite projects that require complex coordination with a focus on terms and condition and their downstream impact on subaward agreements and other postaward agreements.
Although the Office of Sponsored Projects is based in Ashburn, VA, this position is hybrid and will be on campus no more than 5 days per month or 1 day per week (a combination of office days on the Virginia campus and meetings/training days on the Foggy Bottom campus).

Job Responsibilities:
  • Reviews, negotiates, and drafts subaward agreement with appropriate sponsor flow-down terms, and aligns with university policies and procedures. Liaises with appropriate university offices on ancillary reviews to ensure subaward terms and conditions. Ensures compliance and regulatory requirements for the subrecepient entities are identified in outgoing agreements and resolves any pending information directly with the subrecipients. The SPO will have signatory authority.
  • Mentors and serves as the subject matter expert and first level of escalation for the Subaward Analysts. Drafts and regularly updates the SOP for subaward management. Monitors subaward metrics, works with other entities to ensure a timely response, and facilitates necessary communications to subawardees, principal investigators, and management when applicable.
  • Works in partnership with OSP award management and school research administration teams to launch complex projects and coordinate efforts for large and/or cross-disciplinary awards. Collaborates with the Education and Training Unit to identify training needs and disseminates and host trainings.
  • Maintains expert knowledge of the GW processes, procedures, and policies related to sponsored projects. Maintains expert-level knowledge of the information systems related to subawards. Serves as a business process owner for subaward/subcontracting manual/procedures to include training program staff and identifying and implementing process improvements
  • Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 7 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 5 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.



Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with award grants and contract document elements including scope and terms and conditions.
  • Experience with principles, practices, procedures, and regulations related to Federal and non-Federal sponsored research in an academic setting.
  • Working knowledge of compliance areas that affect sponsored research such as Export Control, Human Subjects Research, Animal Research, and Conflicts of Interest.
  • Advanced knowledge on 2 CFR Part 200 and the administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards.
  • Advanced knowledge of standard contractual terms and conditions both non-federal and federal and how they impact award lifecycle.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize workloads of multiple schools or units.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and demonstrates willingness to learn and share new ideas.

Typical Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:
Ashburn, Virginia

College/School/Department:
Office Vice President of Research (OVPR)

Family
Research Administration

Sub-Family
Sponsored Projects

Stream
Individual Contributor

Level
Level 4

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

Hours Per Week:
40

Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8:30 - 5:30

Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes

Employee Onsite Status
Hybrid

Telework:
Yes

Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?
No

Posting Number:
S011506

Job Open Date:

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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