Contract Negotiator II

Job Title

Contract Negotiator II

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Tees Contracts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Contract Negotiator II, under general supervision, negotiates contracts and assists with post-award contract administration. Writes and reviews agreements and negotiates with sponsors/subcontractors. Reviews and negotiates terms and conditions of award documents to ensure compliance with the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) policies, Federal and State laws and regulations, and sponsor guidelines. Minimal supervision is required.
Responsibilities:

• Independently reviews and negotiates terms and conditions of award documents and contractual agreements with sponsors/subawardees to ensure compliance with applicable policies, Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines. Works with senior negotiators or supervisor as needed on non-standard or complex documents.
• Writes and reviews agreements and negotiates with sponsors/subcontractors for the rights to technical data and intellectual property, publication rights, prices, payment and billing procedures, titles to equipment, travel regulations, leases, rental agreements, teaming agreements, and institutional contributions.
• Writes standard and some more complex agreements, subawards and consulting agreements when such agreements are not provided by the sponsor, and negotiates agreements’ terms with sponsors. Reviews and writes exceptions for Request for Proposal documents. Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced contract negotiators.
• Works closely with more senior negotiators and direct supervisor to ensure that all agreements are in compliance with the following: all laws (state and federal), policies and guidelines, Texas A&M University System, and sponsor guidelines. Works collaboratively, under minimal supervision, with Office of Technology Commercialization, Office of General Counsel, TAMUS Risk and Compliance and members’ offices.
• Maintains all negotiations-related documentation in negotiations database. Ensures that all records are updated regularly, and that documentation represents the current status of each negotiation. Ensures that all negotiations are processed in a timely fashion and that all parties to the negotiation are kept apprised of the status. Provides some guidance and mentoring to less experienced contract negotiators regarding documentation management.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience:

• Two years of related paralegal, contract and/or research administration experience.

Preferred Education:

• Degree in Law, Business, or related field.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with technical writing and the ability to draft contracts.
• Business experience in the A&M System or other university setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of federal grant and contract regulations and current research administration issues.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communications, organizational, interpersonal, proofreading, and time management skills.
• Ability to apply problem-solving skills to complex problems, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to utilize software systems and other electronic tools to execute projects.
• Excellent time management and customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Research Administrator (CRA)

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Job Title

Contract Negotiator II

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Tees Contracts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Contract Negotiator II, under general supervision, negotiates contracts and assists with post-award contract administration. Writes and reviews agreements and negotiates with sponsors/subcontractors. Reviews and negotiates terms and conditions of award documents to ensure compliance with the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) policies, Federal and State laws and regulations, and sponsor guidelines. Minimal supervision is required.
Responsibilities:

• Independently reviews and negotiates terms and conditions of award documents and contractual agreements with sponsors/subawardees to ensure compliance with applicable policies, Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines. Works with senior negotiators or supervisor as needed on non-standard or complex documents.
• Writes and reviews agreements and negotiates with sponsors/subcontractors for the rights to technical data and intellectual property, publication rights, prices, payment and billing procedures, titles to equipment, travel regulations, leases, rental agreements, teaming agreements, and institutional contributions.
• Writes standard and some more complex agreements, subawards and consulting agreements when such agreements are not provided by the sponsor, and negotiates agreements’ terms with sponsors. Reviews and writes exceptions for Request for Proposal documents. Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced contract negotiators.
• Works closely with more senior negotiators and direct supervisor to ensure that all agreements are in compliance with the following: all laws (state and federal), policies and guidelines, Texas A&M University System, and sponsor guidelines. Works collaboratively, under minimal supervision, with Office of Technology Commercialization, Office of General Counsel, TAMUS Risk and Compliance and members’ offices.
• Maintains all negotiations-related documentation in negotiations database. Ensures that all records are updated regularly, and that documentation represents the current status of each negotiation. Ensures that all negotiations are processed in a timely fashion and that all parties to the negotiation are kept apprised of the status. Provides some guidance and mentoring to less experienced contract negotiators regarding documentation management.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience:

• Two years of related paralegal, contract and/or research administration experience.

Preferred Education:

• Degree in Law, Business, or related field.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with technical writing and the ability to draft contracts.
• Business experience in the A&M System or other university setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of federal grant and contract regulations and current research administration issues.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communications, organizational, interpersonal, proofreading, and time management skills.
• Ability to apply problem-solving skills to complex problems, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to utilize software systems and other electronic tools to execute projects.
• Excellent time management and customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Research Administrator (CRA)

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.