Contracts Analyst - Office of the Vice President for Research

Friendsofkerhonkson; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Life & disability insurance

Bus pass

Family Concierge

Fitness center access

Retirement plan

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh seeks a Contract Analyst to support the Office of the Vice President for Research. You will assist Contracts Officers with negotiations of NDAs, subcontracts, license agreements, and other agreements, and help document the negotiation lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and about one year of contract experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work with faculty, staff, and external partners within an academic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least one year of contract/agreements experience.
• Experience drafting, editing, and negotiating contracts.
• Experience in academia or research institutions preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Contracts Officers with negotiating various agreements including NDAs and subcontracts.
• Support processing proposals, awards and subcontracts in the sponsor offices.
• Draft, edit, and negotiate contract terms and documents.
• Document and monitor the contract lifecycle and status in the contract management system.
• Identify issues for approvals and facilitate internal compliance reviews.
• Engage with stakeholders across departments to educate on contractual issues.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is seeking a Contract Analyst to join the team.OVPR has responsibility for nurturing interdisciplinary research initiatives at one of the nations' leading research institutions. OVPR provides overall research administration and policy for all colleges and schools, as well as the university's more than 100 centers and institutes. Working closely with deans, department heads, faculty, students and staff, the office provides an innovative and supportive research environment that spans all disciplines and campuses and assures that research activities are planned and conducted in accordance with regulations and University policy.The position is responsible for providing professional level support in the areas of preparation, monitoring, tracking, and negotiation of agreements. You will work on agreements that may include subcontracts, license agreements, non-disclosure agreements, visitor agreements, data use agreements, amendments, and others as assigned.Responsibilities:Assisting Contracts Officers with negotiating various agreements to include non-disclosure agreements, subcontract agreements, license agreements and other agreements.Assist other functional units within the Office of Sponsored Programs with processing proposals, awards and subcontracts.Assist senior staff with negotiation of research related agreements as well as with the preparation of any other necessary and/or requested documents, materials or information.Collect relevant information from faculty, other internal stakeholders and/or other parties to ensure that agreements accurately reflect the nature of the desired collaborations and address relevant legal and/or compliance issues.Documenting and monitoring the contract negotiation lifecycle including updating the departmental contract management system and status of agreements.Reviewing legal and contractual agreements to distill contractual terms into actionable data to follow university policies and relevant laws.Identify issues for approval by various internal compliance partners, and shepherd agreements through approval process.Fostering relationships with stakeholders by participating in discussions with, and providing education to business managers, technical staff, and other internal departments on relevant issues.Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degreeOne year experience in managing contracts and/or agreements.Experience working with stakeholders in interpreting, documenting, researching and/or analyzing contracts.Experience drafting agreements, editing contracts and negotiating changes in contracts and/or agreements.Experience working within academia and/or research-oriented institutions is preferredExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.A combination of education and meaningful experience from which comparable knowledge is proven may be considered.Requirements :Successful background checkJoining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits , take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays , and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access , and much more!For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page .At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!LocationPittsburgh, PAJob FunctionLegalPosition TypeStaff – RegularFull Time/Part timeFull timePay BasisSalary