Contracts Manager-ICL-Open Rank (Mid-Senior Level)

Overview The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry. Georgia Tech's Mission and Values Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: Students are our top priority. We strive for excellence. We thrive on diversity. We celebrate collaboration. We champion innovation. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. We act ethically. We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. Project/Unit Description The Information and Communications Laboratory (ICL), Communications Systems and Spectrum Division (CSSD) requires a Contracts Manager with experience in capturing and executing contracts in support of National Security. The Division's projects fuse advanced digital signal processing (DSP), communications technologies, adaptive algorithms, and AI/ML to develop solutions for systems that include adaptive communications, intelligent wideband spectrum sensing, electronic warfare (EW) systems, and next‑generation cellular network technologies. The Division supports research and development efforts across many branches of the Federal Government. The Division focuses on early‑stage research from applied research to laboratory and field demonstrations to deployed prototype systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in Federal Government contracting, as either a contractor or as a Government employee. They will have experience working with sponsors to clarify research and deliverable requirements, building cost estimates in collaboration with subject matter experts, developing and managing against program schedules, and conducting risk management and mitigation for complex programs. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with the technology areas of CSSD described above. Job Purpose Contract Managers oversee a portfolio of research projects and associated external sponsors. They support all aspects of multiple Task Order level contract vehicles and support GTRI PDs in coordinating contracting issues with Research Administration (OSP). They help keep internal stakeholders informed regarding programmatic issues. They are responsible for coordinating contract or contract vehicle issues with external sponsors and OSP, including developing future contracts and contract vehicles through interactions with external sponsors. They assist PIs funded on their contract vehicles in monitoring and controlling the work of producing the products, services or results that the project was undertaken to produce. Success is measured by budget compliance, timeliness, and degree of customer satisfaction. They develop trusted relationships with the COR and/or ACOR and sponsors and also serve in an advisory capacity to critical stakeholders regarding the contractual execution of projects. They must meet all compliance and other regulatory requirements throughout a project's life cycle to successfully close out the time‑bound project, program or portfolio. Key Responsibilities Coordinate multiple lab resources, other project directors, division chiefs and other GTRI or GT support units. Provide financial reporting and maintain project schedule for sponsor reporting. Complete monthly sponsor reporting requirements. Coordinate with sponsor on requirements for establishing new task orders and/or modifying existing task orders that are issued as part of contract vehicles. Attend sponsor program reviews, and be responsible for review and tracking of project schedules and budgets. Be responsible for operations and administrative tasks on multi‑million dollar, complex contract vehicles that may also have multiple subcontractors. Coordinate with program development leads, SPS, OSP, and other support units on large proposals. Have comprehensive understanding of PM (operations lead) responsibilities to develop training for lab‑level project directors and managers. Additional Responsibilities Support Principal Investigator in oversight of technical execution to ensure tasking is aligned with project goals. Identify roadblocks for the technical team and develop solutions to overcome. Required Minimum Qualifications Experience in Government contracting. Experience building Performance Work Statements and/or Statements of work for research and development efforts. Experience overseeing the technical execution of programs to track against program objectives and schedule. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance. Preferred Qualifications Active TS/SCI Clearance. MBA or Master's Degree in relevant science, engineering, or technology field. Travel Requirements Education and Length of Experience This position vacancy is an open‑rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook. 9 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration or Computer Science. 7 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration or Computer Science. 4 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration or Computer Science. Please refer to our Research Faculty Technical Level Guidelines for minimum requirements at the higher levels. U.S. Citizenship Requirements Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens. Clearance Type Required Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance. Benefits at GTRI Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. 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