Competencies related to managing and working with contracts, grants, and other special programs are in this area. Knowledge of various types of contracts, applicable federal regulations, contract negotiation and administration, and indirect cost allocations are central issues. Competencies include:
- Grant and contract management, e.g., budgeting; control; reporting; closeout; collection
- Regulation and compliance, e.g., A-21 and A-110 cost principles; intellectual property; cost sharing; export controls; certifications and compliance [human subjects, HIPAA]
- Preaward management, e.g., budget development; proposal preparation; review
- Postaward management, e.g., reporting; close out; collection
- Indirect (F&A) costs
- Research accounting and cost principles