ORA Contracts and Grants Officer 2 (Contract Review and Negotiation)

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Contracts and Grants Officer 2 works independently to negotiate research contracts in adherence to sponsoring agency requirements and University of Miami policies. The Contracts and Grants Officer is responsible for providing institutional-level sponsored research administration services to a portfolio of academic departments and research units among all University campuses.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Drafts, reviews, analyzes, and negotiates terms and conditions consistent with University guidelines for various types of research contracts on behalf of the University.
• Provides guidance, support, and advice to faculty and staff regarding sponsored research administration issues, interpreting a broad range of internal and external policies, government regulations, and terms and conditions.
• Collaborates with other University units such as IRB (Human Subject Research Office), Risk Management, Technology Transfer, Export Control, General Counsel, and other relevant offices to ensure that sponsored research projects are managed in an efficient and effective manner.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Remains abreast of regulatory changes relevant to contracts portfolio.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in contracting. Sponsored research, unfunded research (CDAs, MTAs, DTUAs, unfunded collaborations, etc.), and outbound subaward agreement experience preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Knowledge of University and Federal agency requirements including NIH, DOD, NSF, NASA, and DOE, Uniform Guidance, Export Control Regulations, and Federal Acquisition Regulations. Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding customer service skills. Demonstrated professional experience and judgment to effectively serve faculty and sponsors while protecting, representing, and advancing the University's best interests. Ability to work well under deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, customer service, collegiality, or ethics. Strong analytical contract and negotiation skills.