Contract Negotiator

Requirements

• -Contract negotiation experience is strongly preferred.
• -Experience building consensus
• -Background in Research or Experience in Research Administration
• Education:
• Bachelor's Degree is required
• JD preferred
• How to Apply:
• To be considered, applications must be submitted online. To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now to start the application process.
• You will be required to upload a cover letter and resume. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field.
• Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to this position. Within the cover letter, please address your education and/or experience with the following topics:
• This recruitment would be used to fill vacancies over the next 6 months if positions/vacancies become available.
• Contact Information:
• Kelly Marks, kelly.marks@wisc.edu
• Institutional Statement on Diversity:
• The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
• The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Qual

Benefits

Additional Information

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Agrmt & Cntrct Negotiat (Inst) Job Summary: The University of Wisconsin-Madison's 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-Madison's and UW-System's 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: 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%) 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%) Department: Office of Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR), Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP), Pre-Award, Contracts Team

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