Manager, Research Partnerships (Contracts Management) | Brookhaven National Laboratory - Military Veterans

Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program The Office of Research Partnerships and Technology Transfer (RPTT) connects people and organizations from the research and business communities with our Laboratory researchers. Private industry research collaborations, federally sponsored research programs, commercializing Brookhaven Lab's technology and supporting the growth of local technology-based businesses are all examples of how we fulfill our mission. Within RPTT, the Research Partnerships Group (RP) manages the development, DOE approval, negotiation, administration, and closeout of agreements with non-DOE partners. These partnerships may begin with a sponsor's research needs, a company's science challenge or a Laboratory researcher's new breakthrough. In all cases, the RP Office is committed to facilitating collaboration between potential sponsors and researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Reporting to the RPTT Director, the RP Manager is responsible for all phases of the development of strategic research partnerships, with a focus on negotiation with sponsors, as well as contributing significantly to a team working on the Laboratory's new business development process and activities. The RP Manager plays a pivotal role in the laboratory's growth agenda by working with diverse parties across the laboratory to make it as easy as possible for potential partners to interface with the laboratory. The RP Manager will work with laboratory researchers and managers, the Department of Energy, and external sponsors to support the Laboratory's strategic research growth agenda through the timely creation and negotiation of effective sponsored partnership agreements. The scope of work includes the management of all phases of the Laboratory's Strategic Partnerships Projects (SPP) process for both federal and non-federal sponsors, Agreements for Commercializing Technology (ACT), and Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA). For Federal SPP projects, this includes supporting the grants submission, tracking, and reporting processes, including the coordination with the Laboratory's Budget Office on financial reporting and tracking. For non-federal sponsors, the scope of work includes negotiating terms and conditions for SPP agreements with non-federal entities and CRADAs and securing appropriate legal and managerial reviews. The RP Manager will have overall responsibility for the Proposal Information Management System (PIMS) and will ensure that entries in PIMS receive an appropriate risk assessment and that risk elimination and mitigation measures are adopted by engaging the appropriate subject matter experts at the laboratory. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Lead/manage the Laboratory's Research Partnerships (RP) team, having responsibility for all non-DOE research agreements. Continuously develop the knowledge and capabilities of the Research Partnerships staff. Develop and continuously improve status reporting systems to provide transparency to internal customers and DOE. Review and evaluate proposal submission requirements in grants and contract submission documents for alignment with the BNL mission and the DOE Orders, regulations, and policies. Structure, negotiate, approve, and administer research partnership agreements. Serve as primary interface with Department of Energy for RP operational matters. Develop reports, correspondence, and other written materials as required by the RPTT Director, BSA, DOE, and other sponsors. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team of professionals BA/BS degree in a related discipline i.e., Business, Law or Technology Management.. A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in government contracting including 5 years of experience with contracting such as, but not limited to government contracting, commercial contracting, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and intellectual property in a government environment. In-depth knowledge of similar organizations, services, activities, and work discipline; and a thorough understanding of management principles and practices as they apply an RP function. Understanding of government contracting, and government contracting regulation and policy development. Excellent written and oral communication skills and good interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to be detail-orientated and accurate, set priorities appropriately and work on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to apply project management techniques and practices. Demonstrated successful negotiating and execution skills. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Proficiency in MS Office software Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Three (3) years of experience in preparing, negotiating, and administering Department of Energy agreements (SPP, CRADA, ACT) Master's degree or professional degree Experience working at a DOE National Laboratory. Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and/or Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR). Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements: Ability to successfully work in and manage personnel in a fast-paced work environment. OTHER INFORMATION: Occasional travel will be required. About Us Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory . Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Brookhaven Science Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. 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