Contract Negotiator- Office of Sponsored Programs

The University of Virginia (UVA) Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is seeking applicants for a Contract Negotiator with experience analyzing, reviewing and negotiating legal agreements. This role will provide contracting services to UVA's academic and research community.

This position is eligible for in-person, fully remote, or hybrid work under an approved telework plan.

The OSP Grants & Contracts group promotes excellence in research by providing comprehensive service in proposal submission, award negotiation, non-financial award management, and non-funded agreement negotiation. In FY24 UVA submitted over $2.7B in external funding proposals and received more than $549M in new awards. The Contract Negotiators are responsible for research compliance in contract review, drafting, negotiation, execution and other aspects of contract administration, primarily for non-funded agreements, thus supporting academic departments, interdisciplinary research centers, and institutional strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of basic research agreements, especially Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Data Use Agreements, amendments, Collaboration Agreements, Teaming Agreements and other agreements within a School-, Institute- or pan-University-based portfolio.
  
• Work under direction of Senior Contract Negotiators to partner with Schools, Principal Investigators, other OSP units, research compliance offices, research groups, and other departments within UVA's research community.
  
• Manage multi-contract projects under direction of Senior Contract Negotiators, including drafting/negotiating agreements for multi-site studies, multi-party consortia, collaborations or other subcontracts.
  
• Resolve research-related issues in cooperation with senior management or key University constituencies.
  
• Serve as a liaison between the University, funding agencies and other sponsors, communicating as UVA's representative.
  
• Ensure compliance with state, Federal and University rules, regulations, policies and practices and provide guidance to staff and faculty in understanding applicable policies and obligations.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Education / Expertise:

• Education: Bachelor's degree
  
• Experience: At least five years of job- related experience, or combination of education and relevant experience in contracting roles, are required.
  
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or extensive experience negotiating complex agreements are strongly preferred but not required.
  
• Other credentials such as Certified Research Administrator (CRA), MBA, data protection certification or project management certification, are preferred but not required.
  

Knowledge / Skills:

• Knowledge of contracting is imperative.
  
• Demonstrated professionalism and diplomatic skills.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
• Excellent analytical skills.
  
• Strong attention to detail.
  
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  
• Demonstrated proficiency i n Microsoft and web based tools
  
• Knowledge of governmental regulations (e.g. FAR, Uniform Guidance , FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR) a plus.
  

Application Process:

Please apply online , and search for R0063464. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.' Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV/Resume
  
• Cover Letter
  

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. This position is open until filled.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three is required.

For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, js9rk@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.