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Contracts Specialist, Research

Contracts Specialist, Research

University of New Orleans • New Orleans, LA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title

Research Contract Specialist

Job Description

60% Contract Development and Negotiation

  • Develop, negotiate and manage contracts related to grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and organizational needs.
  • Maintains knowledge of and interprets applicable policies, statutes, regulations and procedures formulated by the University, state and federal government, granting agencies, and various private foundations and industries; maintains up-to-date reference file.
  • Reviews proposed agreements for compliance with applicable University policy, state and federal regulations including federal acquisition regulations (FAR) clauses, export controls, intellectual property, governing law and fiscal reporting requirements in support of sponsored projects and other related agreements supporting research activities.
  • Negotiates or assists in the negotiation of agreements with corporate, non-profit and federal sponsors and drafts technical contact language covering such issues as intellectual property rights, cost-sharing, fiscal and procedural constraints, and other similar matters.

40% Contract Management and Compliance

  • Prepares or assists in preparing a written award summary, when necessary, providing complete and detailed information to set up, administer, and maintain an awarded contract in compliance with University policies and contracted statutes, regulations, and procedures.
  • Develop, negotiate and manage subawards for university related to grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and organizational needs.
  • Participates in policy and procedure development, review and implementation.
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and four years relevant experience OR Eight years relevant experience in a business organization or government agency;
  • Thorough knowledge of University, federal, state and private industry rules and regulations governing technical aspects of grants, contract and subawards;
  • Ability to work well flexibly, independently and as a contributing member of a team;
  • Demonstrated superior customer service orientation;
  • Thorough knowledge of PC-based tools including Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Qualifications

  • Ability to write and interpret technical contract language and understand its implications;
  • Ability to effectively communicate with and serve as liaison between granting agencies, University administration and the principal investigators;
  • J.D. or other advanced degree;
  • Direct experience negotiating contracts and agreements for sponsored projects in an institution of higher education;
  • Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs);
  • Thorough knowledge of federal laws and regulations pertaining to grant and contract administration.

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section.

  • Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
  • Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;
  • Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

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