Responsible for research and education grants including contract negotiation with legal advisors to finalize terms of agreements; monitoring the progress of agreement through legal and compliance (IRB, R&D Committee, etc.,) reviews and approvals; and maintains agreement documentation to ensure fulfillment of agreement terms including receipt and expenditure of funds.-Executes authorized bonds, contracts, or other instruments in the corporate name.-Liaison with Doctors/PI’s and Industry staff on grant study protocols/budgets/contracts/legal Work with Principal Investigators (PI--M.D./PhD.) to identify funding opportunities; meets with newly recruited VAMC personnel with research and education interests to apprise them of ICVARF resources and services; Works closely with investigators and their staff members to ensure they are provided with appropriate support and responsive, quality service in the areas of grant preparation, grant submissions, project accounting, human resources, purchasing, and related administrative functions.Analyzes and evaluates vendor services, insurance, employee benefits, and management of ICVARF funds, to determine programs and providers that best meet the needs of ICVARF and make recommendations to the BOD, as appropriate; negotiates services, terms, and premiums and executes contracts with benefit plan providers, supply and service vendors, auditors and consultants; manages payroll and benefits programs.Work with Foundation with grants to review usage of grants, renewals, grant pipeline and reporting.