Subaward & Contracts Negotiations Specialist

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) seeks a Subaward Specialist (Inst) to support outgoing subawards and related actions. The role ensures compliance with sponsor requirements, policies, and procedures while coordinating documentation and risk assessments.

A Bachelor's degree is required. The position offers a minimum salary of $65,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting policies and procedures (State, Federal, University rules)
• Evidence of strong customer service philosophy
• Ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships
• Excellent written and oral communication techniques with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Reviews, interprets, negotiates, and processes complex extramural award documents, proposals, and agreements according to established policies and procedures to adhere to timelines and meet unit objectives (40%)
• Develops and facilitates trainings for designated work units on extramural negotiation, contracting conditions, and associated policies and procedures (5%)
• Issues sub-awards and sub-contracts (35%)
• Establishes accounts in the financial accounting system (20%)

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) seeks a Subaward Specialist (Inst) to support outgoing subawards and related actions. The role ensures compliance with sponsor requirements, policies, and procedures while coordinating documentation and risk assessments.

A Bachelor's degree is required. The position offers a minimum salary of $65,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.