Contract Negotiator II — Research & University Contracts

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

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