Contract Analyst

University of North Texas System • Denton, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Contract Analyst position within the Research Contracting team of Grants & Contracts Administration unit, is responsible for reviewing standard contract terms, identifying key provisions, and escalating non-standard or complex issues. This role develops foundational knowledge of contract principles, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies while managing assigned agreements in a high-volume environment. The Contract Analyst supports the administration of research-related agreements with a primary focus on standard, lower-risk, and non-funded agreements. This position works under the guidance of the Assistant Director and in collaboration with senior analysts to ensure agreements are processed in accordance with university policies and applicable regulations. assists with the preparation and processing of research-related agreements, including compiling and organizing contract documents and supporting materials. They also assist in basic regulatory and policy requirement review (FAR, DFAR, CFR) and elevate questions to senior staff. This role is responsible for accurate and timely entry of contract data into the Research Contracting document management system and for tracking contract status throughout the review process. This position plays a key role in supporting consistent workflow processes, accurate recordkeeping, and effective communication across the research contracting function. The Contract Analyst may also perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Research Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field, and 2 years of experience in contract administration, research administration, grants management, compliance, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of contract terminology and ability to learn contract review and negotiation concepts
• Demonstrated ability to interpret written policies and follow established procedures
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn contract management systems
• Knowledge of contract terms, legal concepts, and negotiation practices
• Ability to review and interpret standard contract language
• Ability to identify potential issues and escalate appropriately
• Knowledge of and ability to learn federal, state, and institutional regulations
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education, research administration, or contract support
• Experience with common research agreement types
• Experience with document or contract management systems

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and process standard, lower-risk research agreements using approved templates
• Identify and summarize key terms; escalate non-standard or high-risk issues
• Assist in reviewing regulatory and policy requirements (FAR, DFARS, CFR) and elevate questions
• Support incorporation of standard flow-down provisions using approved guidance.
• Maintain contract records and tracking systems.
• Communicate with stakeholders and coordinate agreement processing
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• TRS eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level