Contract Negotiator I

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Contract Negotiator I negotiates contracts and assists with post-award contract administration. This role writes and reviews agreements and negotiates with sponsors/subcontractors and reviews and negotiates terms and conditions of award documents to ensure compliance with the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) policies, Federal and State laws and regulations, and sponsor guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No prior experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, proofreading and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proofreading skills and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and database software.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in university setting, business or legal operations, or research experience.
• Experience in sponsored research projects management or contract negotiation.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain professional relationships with people of many backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Contract Negotiation - Review and negotiate terms and conditions of unfunded agreements with sponsors and collaborators to ensure compliance with applicable policies, federal and state laws, and sponsor guidelines.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements including those related to intellectual property rights, publication rights, export control, confidentiality, and records retention.
• Work with senior negotiators or supervisors on non-standard or complex terms and conditions.
• Write and review standard agreements, subcontracts, and consulting agreements, and negotiate terms with sponsors.
• Collaborate with Office of Technology Commercialization, Office of General Counsel, TAMUS Risk and Compliance, and other relevant offices to ensure agreements comply with all guidelines.
• Contract Compliance Review and Modifications - Ensure all agreements are in compliance with state and federal laws, Texas A&M University System policies, and sponsor guidelines.
• Work closely with senior negotiators and direct supervisors to review and resolve compliance issues.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to address and resolve any contractual issues that arise.
• Prepare correspondence and complete requests to sponsors for modifications to existing agreements as needed.
• Documentation - Maintain all negotiations-related documentation in a negotiations database.
• Ensure records are updated regularly and accurately reflect the current status of each negotiation.
• Process negotiations in a timely manner and keep all parties informed of the negotiation status.
• Additional Support - Assist with resolving award-related issues and facilitate meetings or interactions with faculty and sponsors as needed.
• Research and apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including knowledge of federal flow-through procedures and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Assist in evaluating contracts administration practices and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the objectives of the contract negotiation team.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

What This Job Offers

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