Senior Research Contracts Negotiator

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University System Offices is seeking a Senior Contract Negotiator I in College Station, Texas. This role independently negotiates a broad range of agreements, ensures compliance with laws and TAMUS policies, and coordinates with stakeholders across the system to facilitate research and collaboration.

The position offers a competitive benefit package and requires a bachelor's degree plus four years of relevant contract experience. MAESTRO experience and a Juris Doctorate are preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, proofreading and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proofreading skills and experience using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Independently review and negotiate terms and conditions of standard and complex contractual agreements to ensure compliance with TAMUS policies, Federal and State laws, regulations.
• Review sponsored research agreements for risk, accuracy, and compliance and resolve contracting issues prior to signature.
• Process non-standard intellectual property waivers for Vice Chancellor approval.
• Draft and submit proposal exceptions as requested.
• Serve as an expert in interpretation of contract regulations and provide timely, cooperative negotiations.
• Maintain contracts and negotiations documentation in MAESTRO.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Texas A&M University System Offices is seeking a Senior Contract Negotiator I in College Station, Texas. This role independently negotiates a broad range of agreements, ensures compliance with laws and TAMUS policies, and coordinates with stakeholders across the system to facilitate research and collaboration.

The position offers a competitive benefit package and requires a bachelor's degree plus four years of relevant contract experience. MAESTRO experience and a Juris Doctorate are preferred.