Contracts Officer Office Of Sponsored Programs

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Contracts Officer, Office of Sponsored Programs
The candidate will prepare and negotiate a wide variety of agreements and other documents; including research agreements, memorandums of understanding, collaboration agreements, consortium agreements, teaming agreements, confidential disclosure agreements, licenses, membership agreements, educational agreements, data use agreements, visitor agreements, and material transfer agreements, with industry, federal agencies, non-profits, foundations, and other universities. Develop creative solutions to complex contract problems and resolving issues by negotiating solutions that respect the policies and needs of each stakeholder, and reducing risk for the University. Negotiate and close agreements as assigned. Documenting and monitoring the contract negotiation lifecycle. Triage agreements or inquiries to spot relevant issues. Collaborate with faculty and other University departments the Office of General Counsel, the Office of Research Integrity & Compliance, Advancement, Risk Management, University Contracts, Sponsored Projects Accounting and/or Center for Technology Transfer and Enterprise Creation to coordinate and resolve issues. Provide informational training sessions on relevant OSP topics and communicate requirements with stakeholders. Lead special projects, as requested. Masters Degree or JD and 5+ years of related experience required. Ability: to develop and negotiate a wide variety of agreements; to understand how the laws and regulations relevant to sponsored research and requirements of the University should be applied to language in agreements required. Familiarity with the laws and regulations applicable to sponsored research and universities and excellent reading comprehension and writing skills required. Excellent organizational, communications negotiating and problem solving skills required. Ability: to interact with internal and external stakeholders; to make sound decisions and employ effective problem-solving skills including strong analytical skills sufficient to conduct comprehensive analyses; to rapidly review and analyze accurately, in detail, complex contract documents, written procedures and correspondence; to work independently and use sound judgment when referring issues to higher organizational levels for review and consideration required. Comprehensive computer skills including Microsoft Office suite required.

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