Contract Negotiator

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Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Madisons Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) is responsible for administration of the extramural research grants and contracts to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin-System. RSP currently manages an open portfolio of over $4 Billion with annual awards over $1 Billion. The Contract Negotiator will assist in the management of both UW-Madisons and UW-Systems sponsored projects by processing and negotiating research funding and related agreements. The person in this position will also advise RSP staff department administrators researchers and faculty across campus on the implications of the terms and conditions with respect to the research and UW-Madison and UW-System policies.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Train advise develop and instruct on extramural support policies and procedures serving as a resource to colleges/schools and PIs/researchers on contracting issues contracting terms and conditions and University policies (10%)

• Assists in collaborations across disciplines and functional areas by building relationships between internal campus contacts responsible for research administration and external stakeholders (20%)

• Serves as a liaison to legal professionals and internal and external stakeholders in negotiating terms and conditions such as ownership of intellectual property research compliance fiscal reporting requirements and payment schedules as needed (35%)

• Reviews interprets and negotiates complex extramural contracts agreements and award documents for compliance with Federal State and University fiscal and administrative policies on behalf of the institution (35%)

Department:

Office of Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) Pre-Award Contracts Team

Compensation:

The starting salary for this position is $65000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position will receive a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

Required Qualifications:

-Experience with interpreting policies and procedures (e.g. State Federal University rules and regulations).

-Evidence of strong customer service philosophy.

-Evidence of fostering and maintaining effective working relationships.

-Excellent written and oral communication techniques with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Contract negotiation experience is strongly preferred.

-Experience building consensus

-Background in Research or Experience in Research Administration

Education:

Bachelors Degree is required
JD preferred

How to Apply:

To be considered applications must be submitted online. Please click on the Apply Now button to start the application process. You will be required to upload a cover letter and resume.

Your resume and cover letter should include all relevant education and/or work experience as it relates to this position where it was performed if applicable and should specifically address your experience interpreting policy and procedures experience with negotiating contracts providing customer service and maintaining effective working relationships. Cover letters will be used as a writing sample and to determine the best qualified applicants.

This recruitment would be used to fill vacancies over the next 6 months if positions/vacancies become available.

Contact Information:

Kelly Marks

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