Temple University's Office of Vice President for Research is searching for a DOD Director of Contracts!
Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
A hybrid work schedule
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
11 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!
SALARY RANGE: $105,000 to $120,000/annual
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.
Position Summary:
The Department of Defense (DoD) Director of Contracts provides strategic leadership and institutional oversight for the University's portfolio of Department of Defense-sponsored contracts, other defense-related agreements and financial assistance awards. This position is responsible for directing the administration of complex DoD contracts and grants throughout the award lifecycle, ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), agency-specific requirements, Uniform Guidance Regulations and University policies. The Director serves as the University's subject matter expert on DoD contract administration, provides leadership for a specialized contract management team, oversees high-risk contractual matters, and collaborates with University Research Administration leadership, faculty, legal counsel, finance, research security, export controls, information technology, and federal sponsors to ensure the successful execution of the University's defense research portfolio.
Required Education and Experience:
*Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law, Research Administration, or a related field.
*Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience administering federal contracts, including significant experience with Department of Defense-sponsored research contracts.
*Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or management experience leading professional staff in research administration, contract administration, or sponsored programs.
*Demonstrated experience negotiating and administering complex federal contracts governed by FAR and DFARS.
*Experience working with Department of Defense sponsors such as DARPA, ONR, AFOSR, ARO, DTRA, MDA, Space Force, Defense Health Agency, or other federal defense organizations.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Education and Experience:
*Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Research Administration, or a related discipline.
*Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or comparable professional certification.
Required Skills and Abilities:
*Regulatory Expertise: Demonstrated, deep subject-matter expertise in FAR and DFARS regulations.
*Leadership Skills: Proven track record of supervisory, mentorship, and organizational leadership experience.
*Communication: Exceptional negotiation and communication skills necessary for engaging senior federal sponsors and university executives.
*Strong knowledge of DoD agencies and funding mechanisms.
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
*Extensive knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Uniform Guidance (where applicable), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Federal Contract Information (FCI), export controls, research security requirements, and other federal contracting regulations.
*Experience with enterprise research administration systems, electronic proposal systems, contract management software, and ERP financial systems.
*Demonstrated success leading organizational change, developing policies and procedures, and implementing operational improvements.
*Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, project management, and relationship-building skills.
Essential duties:
*Provide strategic leadership and institutional oversight for Temple University's Department of Defense (DoD) sponsored contract and grant portfolio, ensuring effective administration throughout the proposal, award, performance, modification, and closeout lifecycle.
*Direct and oversee the administration of DoD contracts, agreements and financial assista