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Industry and Defense Research Office

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Full Time

Commensurate with experience

Typically, 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday - Friday.Work is performed on-site and in person.

This position requires accessto EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required tobe eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and mustmeet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess significantexperience in contract management, possess strong organizationalskills, and will have a deep understanding of contract compliance.In this role you will work closely with the Director of IDPContracts and Grants as you draft, review, redline and negotiate abroad range of simple and complex contracts that align withuniversity objectives. This position will require strongnegotiation skills, a comprehensive understanding of contract termsand strong attention to detail.

Writes, reviews, and negotiates complex contracts pertaining togrants, sponsored research, service activities and/or otherinitiatives. Facilitates complex grant proposal development andfund sourcing as well as campus training efforts. Researches andinterprets regulations, guidelines, and standards and oversees theprocessing of contracts and/or grants.

Writes, reviews and negotiates complex contracts, grants, and/orother sponsored awards. Reviews, assembles, and submits complexproposals on behalf of the university. Delivers education andguidance to staff, departments, and administrators in developmentof competitive proposals and award administration of projects aswell as funding policies, rules, and regulations. Researches andfacilitates compliance with university, state, and federal laws,policies, and regulations in the daily operations of thecontract/grant lifecycle. Advises leadership regarding potentialconflicts of interest and time and dispute resolutions. Assistswith the production of reports, proposals, and analyses for theUniversity and for federal, state, educational, and other fundingand regulatory agencies. Collects and prepares requireddocumentation for proposals and contracts. Develops and reviewsbudget pertaining to the sponsored award. Collaborates withinternal and external partners to finalize representations andcertifications, ensuring compliance with export control laws andregulations, and addressing intellectual property issues. Handlescompliance tasks to ensure all applicable requirements are met forcontracts.

High school diploma or equivalent in business, accounting, orrelated field.

Eight (8) years of experience in proposal development, researchcompliance, or contract negotiating at a university, governmentagency, or complex organization. Every 30 hours of relevantcoursework may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

• Excellent and personable verbal, presentation, and writtencommunication skills.


• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative teammember.


• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suiteapplications.


• Good analytical and organizational skills, paying attention todetail, and effective program management.


• Ability to identify and maintain a high degree ofconfidentiality.


• Strong sense of urgency, with the ability to manage competingdemands and frequent changes in the work environment, whilemanaging time effectively to meet deadlines.

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment includingbut not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchangeinformation.

Ability to remain in a stationary position.