IDP Contracts Specialist II

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and grants.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge and excellent negotiation and organizational skills, with on-site work at the Wichita campus. Responsibilities include overseeing grants and contracts lifecycle, ensuring compliance with export control laws, and guiding staff through complex proposals, certifications, and audits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent in business, accounting, or related field.
• Eight years of experience in proposal development, research compliance, or contract negotiating at a university, government agency, or complex organization.
• Every 30 hours of relevant coursework may be substituted for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Writes, reviews, and negotiates complex contracts and grants for the university.
• Reviews, assembles, and submits complex proposals for the university.
• Delivers guidance on compliance with laws, policies, and regulations in daily operations of contract/grant lifecycle.
• Advises leadership on potential conflicts of interest and time and dispute resolutions.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to finalize representations and certifications, ensuring export control compliance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Department:

Industry and Defense Research Office

Campus Location:

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type:

Full Time

Pay:

Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule:

Typically, 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday - Friday.Work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement:

This position requires accessto EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required tobe eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and mustmeet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Details

The ideal candidate for this position will possess significantexperience in contract management, possess strong organizationalskills, and will have a deep understanding of contract compliance.In this role you will work closely with the Director of IDPContracts and Grants as you draft, review, redline and negotiate abroad range of simple and complex contracts that align withuniversity objectives. This position will require strongnegotiation skills, a comprehensive understanding of contract termsand strong attention to detail.

Job Summary

Writes, reviews, and negotiates complex contracts pertaining togrants, sponsored research, service activities and/or otherinitiatives. Facilitates complex grant proposal development andfund sourcing as well as campus training efforts. Researches andinterprets regulations, guidelines, and standards and oversees theprocessing of contracts and/or grants.

Essential Functions

Writes, reviews and negotiates complex contracts, grants, and/orother sponsored awards. Reviews, assembles, and submits complexproposals on behalf of the university. Delivers education andguidance to staff, departments, and administrators in developmentof competitive proposals and award administration of projects aswell as funding policies, rules, and regulations. Researches andfacilitates compliance with university, state, and federal laws,policies, and regulations in the daily operations of thecontract/grant lifecycle. Advises leadership regarding potentialconflicts of interest and time and dispute resolutions. Assistswith the production of reports, proposals, and analyses for theUniversity and for federal, state, educational, and other fundingand regulatory agencies. Collects and prepares requireddocumentation for proposals and contracts. Develops and reviewsbudget pertaining to the sponsored award. Collaborates withinternal and external partners to finalize representations andcertifications, ensuring compliance with export control laws andregulations, and addressing intellectual property issues. Handlescompliance tasks to ensure all applicable requirements are met forcontracts.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent in business, accounting, orrelated field.

Eight (8) years of experience in proposal development, researchcompliance, or contract negotiating at a university, governmentagency, or complex organization. Every 30 hours of relevantcoursework may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent and personable verbal, presentation, and writtencommunication skills.


• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative teammember.


• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suiteapplications.


• Good analytical and organizational skills, paying attention todetail, and effective program management.


• Ability to identify and maintain a high degree ofconfidentiality.


• Strong sense of urgency, with the ability to manage competingdemands and frequent changes in the work environment, whilemanaging time effectively to meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment includingbut not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchangeinformation.

Ability to remain in a stationary position.