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Job · Ann Arbor, MI · Full time

Sr Contracts Officer

Sri International · Science & Technology · $437.9M budget · 1,647 staff · Since 1946

Why Sri International

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Develops scientific research to improve safety, health, and productivity.

  • Information and computing sciences (ics) performs scientific research to create solutions to pressing problems related to national security and human health by leveraging artificial intelligence, speech and natural language, perception and visual sciences, computational biology, robotics, and cyber security. Pushing…$69.7M spent in FY2024
  • The integrated systems and solutions division (insys) develops and transitions technology and intellectual property from lab demonstrations to fielded, supported systems by leveraging a disciplined system engineering approach integrated with certified structured development and quality processes. Our teams design leading-edge…$64.4M spent in FY2024
  • The advanced technology and systems division (atsd) manages complex projects for government and non-government clients from basic research to advanced systems and product development. The division advances scientific research in diverse areas such as chemistry, physics, and materials science; geospatial…$60.9M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$461K–$1.3M
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$433.2M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
1,647
employees
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
74%
of spending
Fine: 74% of spending went to programs; 65% to 75%.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+1%
of revenue, FY2024
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
5 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 4.9 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1949
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Overview

SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace. The SRI Contracts Team has an opening for a Sr. Contracts Officer in our Ann Arbor, MI office.

The position will provide cradle-to-grave government contract negotiation and administration services for assigned proposals and contractual agreements consistent with SRI business practices, as well as for ensuring SRI's compliance with customer contractual requirements. This also includes the responsibility for adhering to SRI's contracting policies and procedures and the interpretation and implementation of current government acquisition regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

Review of RFPs to identify potential risks, development of appropriate risk mitigation techniques and terms, and review of proposal content to ensure compliance with RFP requirements Conduct negotiations with clients on behalf of SRI, administer contracts, Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), grants and cooperative agreements, and provide counsel and assistance to divisional research and project support personnel to ensure SRI and clients meet obligations fully and in a timely manner Serve as an advisor to division management and project support personnel in areas of contract performance requirements and contract practices and regulations Maintain strong and effective relationships with internal (e.g., technical, project staff, finance, security) and external clients Work with other members of the Contracts Department located in different geographical areas and time zones (e.g., Menlo Park, CA.

Princeton, NJ, and Rosslyn, VA) This position has the authority to negotiate and obligate SRI to contract prices and terms within established guidelines and to sign off on proposals and contractual documents.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Business Admin or a related field or equivalent related experience in government contracting. Knowledge of contracts/grants administration functions typically gained through approximately 7-10 years of increasingly complex responsibilities and experience in contracts environment required. Candidates must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI clearance. A current active clearance is highly desirable.

Must have a strong familiarity and knowledge of government regulations (FAR, DFARS, etc.) Must be detail-oriented and well organized Must be able to work reasonably independently, prioritize workload using good judgment, and respond quickly to a variety of in-house and customer requests Excellent written and oral communication skills - must have the ability to interact…

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About Sri International

From its Form 990