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

University of Virginia

2d•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 in the School of Medicine. 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

In-depth knowledge of contracting.
Critical and analytical ability.
Demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy.
Excellent oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft and web-based tools.
Demonstrated experience with 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.
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. This role does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and/or programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with financial analysis and/or accounting principles is preferred.
Expertise in project management, including managing international collaborations and complex multi-party contracts or subawards is a plus.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Five years of Grants and 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 within a School of Medicine-based portfolio.
Work under the direction of Senior Contract Negotiators to partner with School of Medicine Departments, Principal Investigators, administrators, other OSP units, research compliance offices, and other units within UVA’s research community.
Resolve research-related issues in cooperation with Senior Contract Negotiators, 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.