Strategic Grants & Contracts Compliance Manager

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Grants & Contracts Compliance Manager to address increasing research compliance demands, including resolving effort certifications and standardizing agreement development templates.

The role provides oversight of compliance activities, ensuring adherence to institutional and sponsor requirements, and developing policies to reduce risk and support efficient research administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in research administration, grants and contracts compliance, or related areas.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal, state, sponsor, and institutional regulations.
• Knowledge of 2 CFR 200, CFR, FAR, export controls, cybersecurity, IP, data management, and related requirements.
• Experience supporting sponsored projects from NSF, NIH, DOE, DOD or industry sponsors.
• Ability to develop, implement, assess, and monitor compliance programs and internal controls.
• Experience guiding proposals, awards, and post-award processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a key resource to campus on research administration compliance and may supervise staff.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures related to compliance with regulations.
• Assists investigators and staff to ensure institutional compliance with applicable rules.
• Ensures compliance across audit coordination, conflict of interest, IP, IRBs, export controls, effort, and related policies.

Skills

Research compliance

Regulatory interpretation

Policy development

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Grants & Contracts Compliance Manager to address increasing research compliance demands, including resolving effort certifications and standardizing agreement development templates.

The role provides oversight of compliance activities, ensuring adherence to institutional and sponsor requirements, and developing policies to reduce risk and support efficient research administration.