To apply, go to jobs.jhu.edu and search for requisition #42884. If you have questions about the position, please feel free to contact me.

Jennifer Barron, MBA
Director, Office of Research Administration
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
615 N. Wolfe Street, W1600
Baltimore, MD 21205
p: 410.614.2634
f: 410.955.0258
xxxxxx@jhsph.edu

Contracts Associate
Office of Research Administration
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Baltimore, MD
Salary Range: $57,846 - $79,485

General Description: The Contracts Associate will manage contract activities for assigned departments and areas within the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Provide advice and counsel to faculty and staff during proposal preparation stage. Review contract proposals for completeness and compliance. Write and negotiate favorable contract terms and conditions with domestic and foreign sponsors, for all contract types, including Material Transfer Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements. Draft replacement language where needed. Develop, negotiate and maintain subcontracts under prime contract and foundation awards, including NIH, USAID, and international sponsors, insuring the proper flow-down of terms and conditions while adhering to School and University policies. Serve as signature authority for electronic proposals. Submit electronic proposals and assist with problems. Serve as liaison to funding agencies for pre-award problem resolution, and post-award matters. Review RFPs with faculty to advise on submission strategy and to prepare documentation. Take active role in trouble shooting and in training departmental users of the COEUS software. Understand Responsible Conduct of Research and identify and address non-compliance issues. Serve on University or School committees. Ability to operate a computer and familiar with microsoft office, online web-based systems, printers, scanners and copiers.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related discipline required. Contracts administration, working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, understanding of compliance issues related to sponsored research. Three years demonstrated experience in contracting activities at a university, state or federal agency, legal private practice or similar environment. Requires a detail-oriented person that is well-organized and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously while operating under deadlines. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to handle ambiguity and exercise judgment. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Work experience should demonstrate ability to conceptualize how to find solutions and reach consensus and to complete complex tasks efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications: JD preferred. Intellectual property management and technology transfer preferred. Experience with SAP and Coeus software a plus.

NOTE: The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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