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University of North Texas · 1 month ago

Senior Contract Analyst

Denton, TX

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The University of North Texas is a tier 1 research university located in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, dedicated to excellence in education and research. The Senior Contract Analyst will manage and negotiate research and sponsored program contracts, ensuring compliance and timely execution while supporting the university's expanding research enterprise.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Assist with research contract execution, including assisting Director with negotiation, drafting and execution of all incoming and outgoing research contracts

Review legal contracts to analyze for terms & conditions relevant to IP, business law, federal and state regulations

Serves as liaison between UNT faculty, research divisions, academic departments to ensure timely and customer-focused support for execution of research contracting

Assist the Director with developing, managing and updating research contracting procedures and processes

Assist with research contacting database management and reporting, ensuring accuracy in reporting

Negotiate and communicate features of a contract with external and internal parties

Identify and incorporate continuous changes in federal and state policy and procedures to maintain compliance in research contracting

Communicates regularly with Director of Research Contracting and other research administration staff to ensure efficient and effective research contracting operations. Other duties and special projects as assigned by supervisor

Qualification

Federal agency regulationsContract lawNegotiation skillsParalegal experienceContract managementData managementWriting skillsCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Higher Education or related field and five years of related professional work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Paralegal or transactional contract experience

Extensive knowledge of federal agency grant/contract regulations

Considerable knowledge of contract law

Superior writing, speaking and general communications skills

Ability to negotiate and to synthesize many kinds of information effectively in pursuit of general and specific objectives

General understanding of the function and mission of higher education and specific knowledge of the dynamics of a university

Knowledge of and facility in using electronic data storage and communications systems

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships

Knowledge of safety, security, and confidentiality precautions appropriate to work performed