Senior Contract Administrator, Sponsored Progams

University of North Texas System•Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Contract Analyst supports faculty and staff in development, coordination, and administration of federal, state, and private contracts for sponsored project activities; manages and performs the process of reviewing contracts to external funding sources; serves as an institutional business liaison to sponsoring agencies; facilitates compliance related to contracts under the position's purview; reviews and negotiates terms and conditions of contracts with sponsors; drafts and negotiates sub-agreements as necessary; trains junior contracts professionals in the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP); trains new staff on use of contract management software; develops training and presents to research community, including faculty and department research administrators; provides guidance to department and college support staff and faculty members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and five (5) years related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Up to date knowledge of applicable law, federal and state grant guidelines, including but not limited to FARS, DFARS, 2 CFR 200, and Uniform Grant Management Standards
Ability to express self in a professional manner
Strong communication skills both oral and in writing
Ability to adapt communication style to match others' level of understanding
Ability to conceptualize, analyze, and evaluate information to reach conclusions and make sound decisions

Responsibilities

Drafts and negotiates legal and business terms for Research Related Agreements including but not limited to Industry Sponsored Project Contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Testing Contracts, Research Contracts, Investigator Initiated Clinical Trial Contracts, Teaming or Collaboration Contracts, Intergovernmental Personnel Act Agreements, Federal Contracts, State Contracts, Sub-awards.
Trains staff with regard to contract negotiation for the above contract types; develops and presents training to department research administrators related to contracts.
Interacts directly with external sponsors, including industry contacts, federal sponsors, state sponsors, and private non-profits for the purpose of negotiations.
Monitors workflow turnaround time and time sensitive contracts, subcontracts, and other agreements. Handles each agreement timely, with consistent follow up and updates to internal customers.
Maintains up to date knowledge of applicable law and federal, state, institutional, and sponsor guidelines, including but not limited to FARS, DFARS, 2 CFR 200, and Uniform Grant Management Standards.
Provides expertise and training to faculty and external department staff in contract and subcontract administration through FARS, DFARS, OMB circulars, federal, state, institutional, and sponsor guidelines.
Works with pre and post award teams on process improvement.
Assists with policy and procedure development.