Employment Opportunities

Are you interested in working for UDRI, a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers? Our Research Contracts & Grants division invites qualified candidates to apply for our Staff Subcontracts Administrator opening!

The Subcontracts Specialist provides subcontract management support to the Nonstructural and Structural Materials Operating Divisions. This position is responsible for pre-award and post-award subcontract administration, including development of subcontract documents including modifications, cost analysis, processing invoice payments, and initiating subcontract closeouts. Reporting to the Sr. Subcontracts Manager in the Contracts and Grants Office, the Subcontracts Specialist will closely collaborate with Division personnel and technical researchers to ensure efficient and compliant subcontract execution and management.

• Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and Word
• Ability to meet deadlines, strong attention to detail, and a focus on superior customer service
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills combined with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication, planning, problem-solving, analytical, and customer service skills
• Must be able to manage a consistent workload in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen
• Due to the requirements of this work, candidates for this position must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Minimum of four years of related experience in Government contracting or subcontracting, financial management, and/or purchasing
• Experience with FAR/DFAR clauses and terms
• Advanced degree in related field

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.