Senior Contract Officer - Remote Research Agreements

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Hybride; USD 95 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote

Résumé du poste

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Contract Officer/Senior Contract Officer in the Office of Sponsored Projects. You will draft, negotiate, and execute research agreements, ensuring compliance with university and regulatory requirements. You will coordinate with internal offices to resolve issues and manage portfolios efficiently.

The role emphasizes expertise in negotiations, risk assessment, and clear communication with stakeholders across departments at UT Austin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience drafting and negotiating sponsored research agreements and related contracts.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, local and University guidelines.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review and negotiate sponsored research agreements and subawards.
• Provide expert advice on contract terms and ensure compliance with policies.
• Maintain documentation in UT Research Management Suite (UTRMS) and E-Share.
• Coordinate with internal offices to address compliance issues (IRB, IACUC, cost sharing).

Connaissances

Contract negotiations

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Huron Research Suite

Description du poste

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Contract Officer/Senior Contract Officer in the Office of Sponsored Projects. You will draft, negotiate, and execute research agreements, ensuring compliance with university and regulatory requirements. You will coordinate with internal offices to resolve issues and manage portfolios efficiently.

The role emphasizes expertise in negotiations, risk assessment, and clear communication with stakeholders across departments at UT Austin.