Employment
Employment Opportunities
At WRI, you’ll find an environment where career achievement is paired with the best of Rocky Mountain living. Laramie is a relaxed college town with unmatched access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the West.
Our current job openings are below.
Contracts Coordinator
Western Research Institute seeks a Contracts Coordinator to join our team.
Brief Description of Duties:
Collaborate with project managers to develop, negotiate and review proposals, non-disclosure agreements, contracts, awards, sub-awards and related matters. Facilitate the development and analysis of documents, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions, contractual rights and obligations, contractual risks and suggestions for potential mitigation of risks, particularly related to intellectual property and insurance. Provide training and support for project managers.
Facilitate compliance with federal laws and commercial contracts as well as rules, regulations, policies, procedures, methods of operation and contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements.
Administer awards, contracts, subawards, and subcontracts through the entire life cycle, from the pre-award phase to the close-out phase. Set up accounts and maintain records.
Maintain familiarity with evolving laws and regulations as they relate to contractual matters and communicate changes to project managers.
Serve as the organization’s resource person regarding export control laws, policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and three years of work experience with contract compliance, technical writing, and legal terminology or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must understand federal and commercial contracts and be familiar with the concepts of intellectual property and trade secrets. Must be detail-oriented and willing to work in a collaborative environment with strict deadlines. Strong written and oral communication skills and a positive outlook are essential.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field with coursework in legal or paralegal studies and experience with complex federal contract compliance. Experience with export control laws and procedures is a plus. The preferred candidate will have the willingness to serve as a proactive force and source of proposals.
Email resume and cover letter to Michelle D. Holmes, HR Manager, Western Research Institute, 3474 N. 3rd Street, Laramie, WY 82070. E-mail address: mholmes1@uwyo.edu. Closing Date: June 18, 2021.
WRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.