Senior Research Contract Negotiator

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental保险?请注意

Health savings account with IU贡献

Healthcare and dependent care flexi-sp

Job summary

Indiana University in Bloomington is seeking an experienced Contract Officer within the Office for Research Administration. You will negotiate complex agreements for research and sponsored projects, drafting, negotiating, and executing master agreements, sub‑awards, grants, data use agreements, and related documents.

You will mentor colleagues, advise on budgets and compliance, and support IU researchers across campuses.

Qualifications

• 5 years negotiating contracts in the research administration field or related experience.
• Education beyond minimum may be substituted for work experience.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, negotiates, drafts, revises, and processes very complex contract and grant agreements, including sub‑agreements and modifications or amendments.
• Advise and assist other Contract Officers with complex negotiations and provide guidance to researchers and staff on budgets and compliance.
• Mentor Contract Officers and assist IU Research leadership with award and contract negotiation questions.
• Uses external sponsor systems such as Proposal Central, Grants.gov, NIH eRA Commons, or FedConnect for submissions and account monitoring.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Professionalism

Time management

Priority setting

Quality focus

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Thoroughness

Attention to detail

Initiative

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Indiana University in Bloomington is seeking an experienced Contract Officer within the Office for Research Administration. You will negotiate complex agreements for research and sponsored projects, drafting, negotiating, and executing master agreements, sub‑awards, grants, data use agreements, and related documents.

You will mentor colleagues, advise on budgets and compliance, and support IU researchers across campuses.