Senior Contracts & Grants Officer – Research Admin (Hybrid)

SRA International; Florida; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Contracting

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree

Job description

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