Contract Negotiator I - Bryan, United States - Texas A&M Engineering

Texas A&M Engineering

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Bryan, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Title
Contract Negotiator I

Agency
Texas A&M Engineering

Department
Tees Contracts

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Bryan, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who we are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields.

We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service.

Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Purpose:

The Contract Negotiator I drafts, reviews, edits, and negotiates terms of various agreements including industry-related sponsored project agreements. Negotiates rights to technical data and intellectual property, publication rights, termination, liability, institutional contributions, payment terms etc.

Ensures that agreements are in compliance with the following:

state and federal laws, policies and guidelines, Texas A&M University System (TAMUS), and Agency requirements, and sponsor guidelines as applicable.

Works collaboratively with the offices of Technology Commercialization, General Counsel, System Real Estate, Ethics and Compliance, TEES Administration, and other offices as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

Communicates with Principal Investigators, sponsors, and internal staff to acquire relevant facts for accurate contract development (negotiation) and revision.
Identifies areas of risk for the System and Agency in addition to providing potential solutions including but not limited to identification of export control issues.
Analyzes contractual language and drafts alternative language without supervision. Drafts contracts without the use of forms.
Provides guidance to research administration and/or management on resolving issues that prevent completion of agreements. Demonstration of conceptual understanding of complex contract issues, management of contract workflow and completion of complex negotiations.
Assists with coordination of researchers and departmental personnel throughout negotiations utilizing both effective written and verbal communication.
Assists with resolving award related issues as they arise. Facilitate individual and collaborative meetings/interaction with faculty and sponsors as needed.
Assists in the evaluation of contracts administration practices and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.

What we need:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
No prior experience

What is helpful:

Degree in Law, Business, or related field.
Professional jobrelated work experience specifically related to business administration, contracting and/or research administration.
Experience with technical writing and the ability to draft contracts.
Business experience in the TAMUS or other university setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of federal grant and contract regulations and current research administration issues.
Excellent critical thinking and analytical capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communications, organizational, interpersonal, proofreading, and time management skills
Ability to work independently and with mínimal supervision
Ability to utilize software systems and other electronic tools to execute projects
Excellent time management and customer service skills
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

Certified Research Administrator

Work Location:

RELLIS Campus
Bryan, TX.

About TEES Contracts

The Contracts team is a dedicated team of professionals charged with facilitating cutting-edge research by leveraging contracting expertise, industry insights, and close coordination with other Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and Texas A&M University System to execute agreements that further TEES' overall mission while mitigating risks.

TEES Contracts is responsible for the negotiation and execution of industry sponsored research contracts and collaborative and exchange agreements.

From initiation to execution, the TEES Contracts team works diligently and efficiently to deliver results that support innovation and create a positive contracting experience for all involved.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: