Hybrid Research Contracts Strategist

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 73,300 - 128,300; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University seeks a Contracts Associate to manage a portfolio of grant, contract, and institutional agreements within the Research Administration Office. You will draft, negotiate, and execute domestic and foreign agreements, covering sponsored research, NDAs, data use, MTAs, and education programs.

Lead negotiations on complex agreements, advise faculty, and design standard templates to improve cycle time and risk posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required and three years related experience.
• Advanced degree or additional related experience may substitute for education/experience.
• Familiarity with grant and contract regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft sponsored agreements for assigned departments.
• Serve as primary negotiator on high-risk educational and research agreements.
• Collaborate with academic leadership to align agreements with university goals.
• Design, maintain, and evolve standard agreement templates and playbooks.
• Advise faculty and staff during proposal development and submission.
• Travel to multiple campuses 1–2 times per week as hybrid role.

Skills

Analytical skills

Contract negotiation

Grant regulations

Interpersonal skills

Proposal review

Regulatory compliance

Research administration knowledge

Research administration systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred (Master’s/PhD/JD)

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University seeks a Contracts Associate to manage a portfolio of grant, contract, and institutional agreements within the Research Administration Office. You will draft, negotiate, and execute domestic and foreign agreements, covering sponsored research, NDAs, data use, MTAs, and education programs.

Lead negotiations on complex agreements, advise faculty, and design standard templates to improve cycle time and risk posture.