Contract Negotiator - Grants & Contracts, Office of Sponsored Programs (Remote Eligible)

UVA Health • Charlottesville, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Virginia (UVA) Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is seeking applicants for a Contract Negotiator with experience analyzing, reviewing and negotiating agreements on behalf of an institution. This role will provide advanced contracting services and expert advice to UVA’s academic and research community. This position is eligible for remote and/or hybrid work.
The OSP Grants & Contracts group promotes excellence in research by providing comprehensive service in proposal submission, award negotiation, non-financial award management, and non-funded agreement negotiation. Contract Negotiators are responsible for research compliance and contract review, drafting, negotiation, execution and other aspects of contract administration, thus supporting academic departments, interdisciplinary research centers, and institutional strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Knowledge of contracting is imperative
• Demonstrated professionalism and diplomatic skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft and web-based tools
• Knowledge of governmental regulations (e.g., FAR, Uniform Guidance, FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR)
• Bachelor's degree.
• At least three years of relevant experience required.
• A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of financial analysis and/or accounting principles a plus
• Expertise in project management, including managing international collaborations and complex multi-party contracts or subawards a plus.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Five years of Grants & Contracts experience, or combination of education and relevant contracting experience negotiating complex agreements in increasingly responsible roles.
• Additional credentials such as Certified Research Administrator (CRA), MBA, project management certification, and/or data protection certification, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of basic research agreements, including Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Data Use Agreements, Amendments, Collaboration Agreements, and other (mostly non-funded) agreements
• Work under the direction of an Assistant Director to partner with Principal Investigators, administrators, other OSP units, research compliance offices, and other units within UVA’s research community
• Resolve research-related issues in cooperation with Assistant Director, Senior Contract Negotiator(s), OSP, senior management or key University constituencies
• Serve as a liaison between the University, funding agencies and other sponsors, communicating as UVA’s representative
• Ensure compliance with state, federal and University rules, regulations, policies, and practices and provide guidance to staff and faculty in understanding applicable policies and obligations
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefited position
• For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

What This Job Offers

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