Contract Negotiator II

Agrilife; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Retirement benefits

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research is seeking a Contract Negotiator II to draft, review, and negotiate terms for both non‑sponsored and sponsored agreements. You will ensure compliance with statutes, policies, and guidelines, and coordinate with vendors, sponsors, and internal offices to move contracts to completion.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with contract experience; a JD is preferred. Strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; JD preferred for advanced practice.
• 2 years of business contract experience required.
• Ability to draft, review, and negotiate contracts independently.
• Strong written and oral communication; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Independently draft, review, edit, and negotiate terms of non‑sponsored and sponsored contracts.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and guidelines; escalate issues as needed.
• Communicate with vendors, sponsors, and agency personnel on contract processing.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal compliance

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D. degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Maestro

Laserfiche

Microsoft Access

Job description

## Contract Negotiator IIApply: College Station, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-098188**Job Title**Contract Negotiator II**Agency**Texas A&M Agrilife Research**Department**Administrative Services Staff**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**College Station, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description**# **About Texas A&M AgriLife**Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:* Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service* Texas A&M AgriLife Research* College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University* Texas A&M Forest Service* Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click **here** to learn more about joining AgriLife! **Position Information****Responsibilities:****I. Contract review, analysis, drafting, and negotiation**: The Contract Negotiator II (“CN”) responsibilities include (1) independently draft, review, edit, and negotiate terms of non-sponsored agreements including non-disclosures/confidentiality, MOA/MOU's, material transfers, interagency and intrasystem, hotel/facility rental, service contracts and purchasing terms and conditions; (2) independently draft, review, edit, and negotiate terms of sponsored research agreements; (3) ensure that contracts negotiated are in compliance with all laws, policies and guidelines, escalating appropriate issues to management and/or legal counsel; (4) correspond with vendors, sponsors and agency personnel as needed for contract processing including explaining effects of contract clauses, risks associated with and the legal effects of contract clauses; and (5) assist with administrative tasks such as document management, tracking, storing, and reporting as related to contract files being handled. CN must have ability to (1) analyze contractual language and draft alternative language as needed without supervision; (2) draft contracts/contractual language as needed without the use of forms; (3) issue spot areas of risk and provide potential solutions; (4) assess and formulate questions for stakeholders to gather factual information necessary for contract drafting, editing, and/or negotiation (5) provide guidance to investigators, administration, and/or management on resolving issues that prevent completion of agreements; (6) manage multiple files and negotiations during the same timeframe; and (7) multitask and prioritize assignments.**II. Communications and customer service**: CN works collaboratively with all levels of Contracts Office, Procurement, Administration, Office of General Counsel, System Real Estate Office, Office of Technology Commercialization, and Sponsored Research Services as appropriate. CN must have ability to (1) communicate effectively with all stakeholders to gather relevant facts for accurate contract revision or drafting and to facilitate and understand desired outcomes; and (2) provide guidance to administration and/or management on resolving issues that increase risk to the agency or prevent completion of agreements.Other duties as required.**Required Education and Experience:** Bachelor’s degree Two years of business-related contract experience. **Preferred Education and Experience:**J.D. degree; legal education or experienceExperience related to contracting in a university/research environmentExperience in sponsored research contract negotiation or administration**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**Ability to review, understand, and revise business agreements and research related agreements. Ability to draft contracts and contract terms as necessary without use of forms or supervision. Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively.Ability to negotiate contract terms resulting in a compromise.Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.Capable of working independently and as a team member.Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadline-intensive, high-volume workload. Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical skills.Detail oriented with excellent proof-reading skills.Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.Ability to learn electronic document management systems.Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. **Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**Knowledge of contract language and terms.Knowledge and experience with Sponsored Research contracts.Knowledge and experience with University/State Agency contracts.Knowledge and experience in business contracting and administration. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Access, Adobe Acrobat, Laserfiche and Maestro software. **Additional Information:****This position is prohibited from providing Legal Services which are the exclusive responsibility of the Office of General Counsel.** **Flexible Work Arrangements:*** **This position requires an on-site presence and is not fully remote.** Flexible work schedules and limited partially remote work options may be available, depending on the nature of the role and employee eligibility, in accordance with AgriLife Alternate Work Location Procedures. **Remote work arrangements are limited to Texas-based locations only.** **Sponsorship:**This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future. **Important Notice Regarding H1-B Sponsorship:**Your employment at Texas A&M AgriLife may require nonimmigrant sponsorship. A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M AgriLife will NOT pay this fee. If the fee is imposed on your petition, this offer of employment will be revoked. If actions taken during your employment result in the imposition of this fee, your employment will be terminated. To the extent that this statement conflicts with any applicable System or member Policy, Regulation, or Rule, this statement will control. We recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense regarding potential implications. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.**Benefits and Leave:*** Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (AgriLife contributes to premiums)* 12–15 annual paid holidays* Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month vacation* Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas* Employee Wellness Initiative* Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs # **How to Apply**Applications must include all job application data or a complete resume. Incomplete applications may be rejected. Applicants are encouraged to upload a resume or use LinkedIn to prepopulate application fields.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.