ORA Contracts and Grants Officer 2 - Hybrid

SRA International; Florida; Híbrido; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Miami seeks a Contracts and Grants Officer 2 to independently negotiate research contracts in line with sponsor requirements and university policy. The role supports a portfolio of academic departments and research units across campuses.

You will draft, review, and negotiate terms and conditions, provide guidance on sponsored research administration, and collaborate with IRB, Risk Management, Technology Transfer, Export Control, and General Counsel to ensure efficient project

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• 3+ years of contracting experience for research projects.
• Experience with sponsored research and outbound subawards preferred.
• Knowledge of NIH, DOD, NSF, NASA, DOE requirements and federal regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Negotiate research contracts ensuring sponsor and university compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate terms and conditions for research agreements.
• Advise faculty and staff on sponsored research administration issues.
• Collaborate with IRB, Risk Management, Tech Transfer, Export Control, GC to ensure efficient project management.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes affecting contracts portfolio.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Contracting

Communication

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree

Descripción del empleo

ORA Contracts and Grants Officer 2 - Hybrid

Overview

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship, Office of Research Administration (ORA) has a job opportunity for a Contracts and Grants Officer 2 to work at the University of Miami.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The ORA Contracts and Grants Officer 2 works independently to negotiate research contracts in adherence to sponsoring agency requirements and University of Miami policies. The ORA Contracts and Grants Officer is responsible for providing institutional-level sponsored research administration services to a portfolio of academic departments and research units among all University campuses.

Drafts, reviews, analyzes, and negotiates terms and conditions consistent with University guidelines for various types of research contracts on behalf of the University.

Provides guidance, support, and advice to faculty and staff regarding sponsored research administration issues, interpreting a broad range of internal and external policies, government regulations, and terms and conditions.

Collaborates with other University units such as IRB (Human Subject Research Office), Risk Management, Technology Transfer, Export Control, General Counsel, and other relevant offices to ensure that sponsored research projects are managed in an efficient and effective manner.

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Remains abreast of regulatory changes relevant to contracts portfolio.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required. Advanced degree preferred.

Certification and Licensing

Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential preferred but not required.

Experience

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in contracting. Sponsored research, unfunded research (CDAs, MTAs, DTUAs, unfunded collaborations, etc.), and outbound subaward agreement experience preferred. Any appropriate combination of relevant education and/or experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of University and Federal agency requirements including NIH, DOD, NSF, NASA, and DOE, Uniform Guidance, Export Control Regulations, and Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding customer service skills.

Demonstrated professional experience and judgment to effectively serve faculty and sponsors while protecting, representing, and advancing the University's best interests.

Ability to work well under deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, customer service, collegiality, or ethics.

Strong analytical contract and negotiation skills.