Job Title
Contract Negotiator II
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Administrative Services Staff
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
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Position Information
Responsibilities:
I. Contract review, analysis, drafting, and negotiation : The Contract Negotiator II (“CN”) responsibilities include (1) independently draft, review, edit, and negotiate terms of non-sponsored agreements including non-disclosures/confidentiality, MOA/MOU's, material transfers, interagency and intrasystem, hotel/facility rental, service contracts and purchasing terms and conditions; (2) independently draft, review, edit, and negotiate terms of sponsored research agreements; (3) ensure that contracts negotiated are in compliance with all laws, policies and guidelines, escalating appropriate issues to management and/or legal counsel; (4) correspond with vendors, sponsors and agency personnel as needed for contract processing including explaining effects of contract clauses, risks associated with and the legal effects of contract clauses; and (5) assist with administrative tasks such as document management, tracking, storing, and reporting as related to contract files being handled. CN must have ability to (1) analyze contractual language and draft alternative language as needed without supervision; (2) draft contracts/contractual language as needed without the use of forms; (3) issue spot areas of risk and provide potential solutions; (4) assess and formulate questions for stakeholders to gather factual information necessary for contract drafting, editing, and/or negotiation (5) provide guidance to investigators, administration, and/or management on resolving issues that prevent completion of agreements; (6) manage multiple files and negotiations during the same timeframe; and (7) multitask and prioritize assignments.
II. Communications and customer service : CN works collaboratively with all levels of Contracts Office, Procurement, Administration, Office of General Counsel, System Real Estate Office, Office of Technology Commercialization, and Sponsored Research Services as appropriate. CN must have ability to (1) communicate effectively with all stakeholders to gather relevant facts for accurate contract revision or drafting and to facilitate and understand desired outcomes; and (2) provide guidance to administration and/or management on resolving issues that increase risk to the agency or prevent completion of agreements.
Other duties as required.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree
Two years of business-related contract experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
J.D. degree; legal education or experience
Experience related to contracting in a university/research environment
Experience in sponsored research contract negotiation or administration
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to review, understand, and revise business agreements and research related agreements. Ability to draft contracts and contract terms as necessary without use of forms or supervision. Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate…