Lead Subawards Officer
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Aug 11, 2026
This job expires in: 22 days
Job Summary
Managing outgoing subawards for externally funded grants, the full-time Lead Subawards Officer will process, negotiate, issue, and track various types of subawards while collaborating with university partners and ensuring compliance with regulations in a remote work environment.
Key responsibilities
- Identify and resolve issues related to sponsored project subcontracting activities
- Consult with university officials and provide expertise on regulatory and policy issues related to outgoing subawards
- Draft, negotiate, and execute subaward agreements while maintaining a database to track their status
Required qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- 5-7 years' experience managing and monitoring subawards agreements in a university setting
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to sponsored program agreements
- Strong contract negotiation skills
- Excellent computer skills in MS 365 applications
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