North Carolina State University · 4 months ago
Assistant Director, Contract and Subaward Negotiations
Triangle Area
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
4+ years expNorth Carolina State University is seeking an Assistant Director for Contract and Subaward Negotiations to lead the negotiation and execution of agreements with non-profit and government sponsors. This role involves overseeing subawards, managing negotiation strategies, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations while supporting research initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and execution of contracts and subawards with non-profit and government partners
Supervise and train Contract and Subaward Negotiators, providing guidance on negotiation strategies, agreement language, and risk assessment
Manage the prioritization and assignment of agreement negotiations, balancing complexity, risk, and team member workloads
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, compliance, and research teams, to ensure procedural alignment and resolution of contract-related matters
Coordinate compliance screening for agreements, addressing dissemination restrictions, IT security, export controls, and regulated substances
Maintain and update agreement templates, publish guidance materials, and deliver training to campus stakeholders on contractual matters
Ensure compliance with federal regulations (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance, FAR) for subrecipient risk assessment and subaward monitoring
Evaluate and improve internal processes to enhance efficiency, stakeholder service, and risk mitigation
Collaborating with College Research Offices on proposal development
Preparing and delivering presentations and/or trainings to on-campus stakeholders on topics pertinent to publicly funded research
Consulting and assisting with rollout and ongoing utilization of case management systems
Qualification
Required
Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor's degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis
Proven experience working with: University sponsored program agreements with Federal, state and local governments, and non-profit foundations in the US and other countries; The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency supplements to the FAR, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and Uniform Guidance, including requirements for subrecipient risk assessment and monitoring; and The Microsoft Office® suite of software applications, especially Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Internet Browsers and relational databases
Management or supervisory experience, preferably in an academic setting, necessary to oversee agreement review and negotiation, subaward drafting and management
Policy and process development and implementation that balances programmatic, operational needs, compliance with sponsor requirements and risk mitigation
Excellent written and oral communication skills to engage in effective negotiations between parties with differing objectives and compliance requirements
Preferred
At least four years of hands-on experience in the negotiation of sponsored project awards and subawards at an R1 or R2 educational institution
Experience training or managing sponsored programs personnel in an academic environment
Experience working directly with government and non-profit sponsors to negotiate agreements
Working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, including Uniform Guidance, U.S. intellectual property laws, and North Carolina state laws
Experience in accounting, auditing or business administration sufficient to assess project budgets and impact of terms on post-award business processes
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or other comparable professional certification
Benefits
Medical , Dental , and Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Programs
Disability Plans
Life Insurance
Accident Plan
Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
12 Holidays Each Year
Tuition and Academic Assistance
Childcare benefits
Wellness & Recreation Membership
Wellness Programs
Company
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University is an educational institution that offers graduate and undergraduate programs.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
North Carolina State University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (211)
2024 (134)
2023 (164)
2022 (106)
2021 (90)
2020 (108)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$60.84MKey Investors
National Institute of Food and AgricultureNational Safety CouncilBezos Earth Fund
2024-06-26Grant· $0.27M
2024-06-13Grant· $0.05M
2024-05-31Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Marshall Brain
Director
Recent News
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