About Us

　　The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions. PCORI is committed to continually seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work.

　　Position Summary

　　The Contract Specialist (CS) supports the Contract Management (CM) unit in providing project management and research administration support to applicants, awardees and PCORI staff throughout the funding lifecycle. The CS will utilize prior work experience and skills to apply knowledge; provide specialized counsel to internal and external stakeholders; and make appropriate decisions that affect PCORI awards.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Duties:

　　Manage a portfolio of low risk PCORI Awards under the guidance of a Senior Contract Administrator.Conduct and finalize budget reviews of assigned projects.Negotiate and execute contracts for assigned projects.Participate in the PCORI Funding Announcement (PFA) development within CM.Proofread and cross-walk documents within CM to help ensure consistency and accuracy across various PFAs.Conduct initial review of letters of intent (LOIs) and full applications.Create and maintain the documentation for each assigned award in a manner that is compliant with PCORI's policies and with auditors' specifications.Ensure the confidentiality and security of all information for assigned projects is maintained in accordance with PCORI policies and guidelines.Actively participate in required and ad-hoc meetings.Provide excellent customer services to all PCORI constituents.Support the unit in updating policies and processes related to operational improvements.Actively contribute to the design, implementation, and testing of PCORI Online.Ensure work products are accurate, on-time, and of high quality.

　　General Team Support Duties:

　　Monitor project folders in various systems including SharePoint, to ensure compliance with work processes as outlined in the CM guidelines.Perform data validation in PCORI data management systems.Serve as a liaison between various divisions including DIGITAL, Award Process Management, and EngagementCoordinate the CM contract close-out process, working collaboratively with the CAs and across PCORI divisions to ensure timely closeout of projects.Support Associate Director(s) with ad-hoc auditing of PCORI files and databasesCreate team dashboards and metrics.Perform all other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

　　Weekly Contract Management Meeting: compile agenda items, attend meetings and take notes focusing on action items and next steps. Distribute notes accordingly.

　　Monitor CM Helpdesk tickets and either respond or assign tickets appropriately.Maintain contract templates.

　　Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.

　　Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

　　Required Skills

　　Excellent written and oral communication skillsStrong project management skillsExcellent organizational and administrative skillsAbility to manage and work on multiple tasks and under tight deadlinesProficiency in the use of technology, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internet literacy, and willingness to learn new computer skills as necessaryFlexibility and skill in working as a team member and comfort working in a challenging environment with dynamic prioritiesMust possess intellectual curiosity and be able to gather, assess and synthesize information from a variety of resourcesJudgment, integrity, and the ability to listen with sensitivity to others and ask clarifying questionsAbility to work collegially with staff across the organization, at all levels and an interest in and strong commitment to the PCORI's mission and programsExperience using Salesforce desirable and proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required

　　Required Experience

　　At least 2-4 years' work experience in contract management and Bachelor's degree preferred, or 3-5 years of related experience.Relevant experience working in contracts management department, at a funding organization/agency, conducting research and/or project management desirable.

　　Conflict of Interest.

　　PCORI wants to ensure that prospective employees are aware of its conflict-of-interest policies so that employment deliberations take into consideration this aspect of PCORI employment. PCORI requires all PCORI employees to disclose upon commencement of their employment and on an annual basis all individual and close relatives financial, business, and personal association with the potential to bias or that have the appearance of biasing one's decisions relating to PCORI. All disclosures made by employees are made publicly available on PCORI's website. Disclosures must include all financial, business, and personal associations with any health or healthcare-related organizations. Disclosures should include all associations with any other organizations that have the potential to bias or that have the appearance of biasing one's decisions relating to PCORI, including but not limited to vendors or other third parties with whom PCORI has a contract or that PCORI has funded. For more information, please visit PCORI-Conflict-of-Interest-Policies-Outside-Employment-Policy.pdf

　　PCORI conducts background checks on all applicants.

　　PCORI's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

　　PCORI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity both internal and external to the workplace. You can learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

　　Tracking Code

　　1363-858

　　This position is located at 1333 New Hampshire Avenue, NW,

　　Washington, DC.