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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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