Sponsored Programs Contracting Officer I

University Of Florida; Gainesville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a Contracting Officer I on the Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) to negotiate, review and administer sponsored programs contracts and related agreements. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal regulations, state policies, and sponsor requirements, while coordinating with internal offices and sponsors.

Responsibilities include negotiation of awards, maintaining UFIRST files, and acting as a liaison to faculty and agency officials, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in research administration.
• Prefer applicants with experience processing and reviewing contracts and/or research administration experience with a focus on federal grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts and the related regulations

Responsibilities

• Lead 50%: Award negotiation and acceptance of complex contracts, NDAs, data use agreements, ensuring compliance with UF policies and federal regulations.
• 40%: Manage post-award activities using UFIRST, maintain records, and liaise between faculty, campus admin, and sponsors.
• 10%: Identify regulatory changes, develop policy guidance, and improve processing efficiency of contracts and agreements.

Skills

Award Negotiation

Contract Review

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

UFIRST

Job description

University of Florida is seeking a Contracting Officer I on the Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) to negotiate, review and administer sponsored programs contracts and related agreements. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal regulations, state policies, and sponsor requirements, while coordinating with internal offices and sponsors.

Responsibilities include negotiation of awards, maintaining UFIRST files, and acting as a liaison to faculty and agency officials, with emphasis on