Contract Negotiator I

Responsibilities

• Review and edit or draft (using approved forms/language), and negotiate terms of non-sponsored agreements including MOA/MOU's, material transfer, non-disclosures/confidentiality, leases, hotel/facility rental, interagency and intrasystem agreements, purchasing terms and conditions and service contracts.
• Draft using approved forms/language or review and edit, and negotiate terms of industry or commodity sponsored agreements.
• Ensure that contracts negotiated and routed for approval are in compliance with all laws, policies and guidelines, escalating appropriate issues to supervisor and/or legal counsel.
• Avoid delays in contract close-out, extension or renewal as required.
• Assist in document management, tracking and reporting.

Requirements

• Analyze contractual language and edit with acceptable/approved alternative language as needed.
• Issue spot areas of risk and provide potential solutions.
• Provide guidance to administration and/or management on resolving issues that prevent completion of agreements.
• Manage multiple negotiations during the same timeframe.
• Multitask and prioritize assignments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience related to contracting in a university/research environment.
• Experience in sponsored research contract negotiation or administration.
• Experience related to contracting as state/government agency.

Skills

• Ability to review, understand, and revise business agreements and sponsored research agreements.
• Ability to draft contracts and contract terms as necessary using approved forms or language.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to negotiate contract terms resulting in a compromise.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadline-intensive, high-volume workload.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent proof-reading skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to learn electronic document management systems.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.

Up to 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.

Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife.