Contract Management Specialist I

Overview

• Primary Location: Remote
• Department: Sponsored Programs
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Schedule: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 40
• FTE: 1
• Employee Status: Regular

Expected Starting Pay Range: $61,401.60 - $78,291.20

• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates.
• Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply.
• Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Responsibilities

• Professional Development: Develop professional expertise; apply organizational policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.

• Customer Service:

  • Identify, prioritize, and communicate effectively with leadership and stakeholders.
  • Provide clear, diplomatic, effective oral and written communication to clients.
  • Demonstrate initiative, effort, resourcefulness, and a professional demeanor while providing detailed contract, budget, development, negotiation, or management assistance as required.
  • Develop and strengthen relationships with other departments whose services and products are integrated.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff.
  • Provide guidance and training to stakeholders on relevant aspects of budget and contracting issues.
  • Follow up on outstanding issues and escalate relevant issues as appropriate.

• Contract Compliance: Assist stakeholders and business operations staff in developing agreements that comply with organizational policies and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FDA, HSRP, export compliance, etc.), and apply those frameworks into contracting.

• Contract Negotiation:

  • Negotiate, draft, and process various types of contracts with public and private entities.
  • Manage research funding agreements with different sponsors (government federal and state, foundation, and industry).
  • Support agreements for research and academic collaborations, including multi-site projects (e.g., data and materials transfer agreements, research collaboration agreements, services agreements such as personal services, consulting, and lab services, and network/consortium/registry agreements).

• Centralized support for 1-3 divisions

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 3+ years of work experience in a related job discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected Starting Pay Range: $61,401.60 - $78,291.20
• Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply.

Location

• Remote
• Shift: Day (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability

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