Rho

Director, Federal Award Administration

Rho

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $125,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
Benefits
  • Rho provides a comprehensive benefits package for all benefit-eligible employees, which includes medical, vision, dental, HSA, FSA, EAP, life & disability insurance and 401(k).
  • All employees are eligible for paid time off, holidays, parental leave and bereavement leave.
  • We view each of our backgrounds as a vital component in our formula for success and we strive towards building a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees every day.
  • We encourage a work-life balance that allows employees to bring their best selves to work while being passionate about their lives outside work.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
federal award termscontract negotiationcost/price negotiationfederal cooperative agreementscontract typesCPFFT&MFFPFFP-LOErisk assessment
Soft skills
negotiation skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsjudgmentcollaborationproblem-solvingtime managementprofessionalism
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeCertified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)