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The Principal Grant and Contract Officer ("PGCO") serves as a manager (approximately 33% time) and a senior level contract and grant expert (approximately 67% time) in the central sponsored projects office.  This position is primarily responsible for activities with federal & non-federal sponsors.   Incumbents hold personal delegated authority on behalf of the University to solicit, negotiate, and administer extramural support for University research, training, and public service projects sponsored by government and non-government sponsors ("sponsored projects.")  Primary duties include review, approval, and submission of extramural proposals for research, public service, and training; negotiation and execution of complex contract and grant awards (including federal & non-federal contra