Job Details

Senior Research Contract Specialist

Position Number: 6392427
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Senior Research Contract Specialist
Lubbock
41258BR
Research Services

Position Description
Create, negotiate, review, and draft contractual agreements between Texas Tech University and federal, state, private, and foreign organizations. This position is for the Office of Research Service at Texas Tech University only. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all employees.

Major/Essential Functions

Review, evaluate, draft, negotiate, and approve complex legal documents in a timely manner and meet any and all applicable deadlines. These legal documents include, but are not limited to, research project award agreements, contracts, inter-agency agreements, non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements and other documents.
Review terms and conditions in draft contracts, requests for proposals and funding program guidelines and assist in Federal Contract and Subcontract proposal submission.
Identify and solve problems in the implementation and operation of sponsored projects.
Coordinate with the Office of Research Commercialization regarding intellectual property issues on sponsored research agreements.
Coordinate with the TTU Office of Export and Security Compliance and faculty regarding export control issues on sponsored research agreements.
Develop familiarity with multiple online systems used by federal, state and private agencies for submission of proposals and management of awards.
Coordinate the submission of project reports, as needed.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), Federal Acquisition Regulations, State of Texas laws, and regulations related to the administration of sponsored projects. Review grant and contract documents for compatibility with institutional policies and procedures.
Use on-line search techniques to identify individuals and entities and obtain applicable contact information for research sponsors.
Assist and support staff in the Office of Research Services. Maintain effective and open communication with coworkers.
Assist the Director of the Award Team of the Office of Research Services in training and reviewing the work of other Research Contract Specialist positions and Research Administrators of the Award Team.
Coordinate and/or assist with other activities and special projects as requested by the Managing Director and/or Director of the Award Team of the Office of Research Services.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and at least three years of legal experience or seven years of contract review experience. Additional job related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications
Masters or JD and four years progressively advance experience in administering federally sponsored research in an academic setting. Education beyond bachelor's level may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Minimum Hire Rate
4186

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.