Agreements Specialist

SRA International; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 58,125 - 71,042; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling options

Opportunity for remote work

Job summary

A prominent university in Portland is seeking an Agreements Specialist responsible for reviewing and negotiating various sponsored project agreements. The role requires a BA/BS and over 3 years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will have a background in contract management within higher education. This position offers flexible scheduling options and limited remote work. The starting salary is $64,584, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience in contract review and negotiation.
• Experience in a higher education setting is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively and exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate agreements for sponsored projects at PSU.
• Draft and execute subaward and subcontract agreements.
• Oversee the acceptance of project agreements with diverse sponsors.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Management

Attention to Detail

Education

BA/BS in relevant field

Job description

Sponsored Projects Administration, Portland State University

Portland State University has an open Agreements Specialist position in the office of Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA), the centralized administrative unit responsible for the oversight and management of external funding received in the form of grants and contracts for research and other scholarly activity.

The Agreements Specialist utilizes specialized skills to exercise discretion and independent judgment for the acceptance of sponsored project agreements at PSU, which holds a diverse and complex portfolio of sponsored projects funded by our federal, state/local government, private industry, non-profit, and international sponsors. The Agreements Specialist is responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and accepting agreements that govern the sponsored projects at PSU, including master agreements, non-disclosure agreements, data use agreements and others. The Agreements Specialist is also responsible for the drafting, issuance and execution of subaward and subcontract agreements related to PSU’s sponsored projects.

This position requires a BA/BS with 3+ years of related experience. The minimum starting annual salary for this position is $64,584, but may be negotiated above this amount, depending upon years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

An ideal candidate would have direct experience serving in a Contracts Specialist, Contracts Officer, or similar position having responsibility for reviewing and negotiating federal, state, or industry contracts at an institution of higher education.

This position is based at Portland State University’s vibrant urban campus in downtown Portland, where you’ll be part of a welcoming and collaborative community. We offer flexible scheduling options and, when operational needs allow, the possibility of limited remote work (typically up to one day per week) under an approved remote work agreement in line with university policy.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.