Senior Subaward Negotiator @The University of Texas at Austin

[Hiring] Senior Subaward Negotiator @The University of Texas at Austin

Mar 23, 2025 - The University of Texas at Austin is hiring a remote Senior Subaward Negotiator. 💸 Salary: $80,000+ depending on qualifications. 📍Location: USA.

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Role Description

Support the Research Community at the University of Texas at Austin in capacity of Senior Subaward Negotiator for the Office of Sponsored Projects. Primary duties are to review and negotiate outgoing subaward agreements and subcontracts, and make recommendations on terms, compliance risks, and other contractual issues by interpreting University and sponsor policies and procedures, and applying University, state and federal rules, regulations and laws as they relate to sponsored research.

SUBAWARD AGREEMENT NEGOTIATION:
- Independently drafts, reviews and negotiates new subrecipient agreements of higher complexity in compliance with University policies, federal and state law and regulations.
- Independently drafts, reviews and negotiates subrecipient agreements amendments/modifications to align with University policies, and federal and state law and regulations.
- Independently submits detailed written exceptions and recommendations on contractual language in a timely manner to sponsors.
- Coordinates negotiation meetings, as required, regarding contractual language with sponsors/contracting party legal offices, technical representatives and University researchers.
- Works collaboratively, under minimal supervision, with teams within Office of Sponsored Projects and appropriate University offices in the review and handling of various contractual issues.
COMMUNICATION:
- Responds, or acknowledges, email or phone communication within 48 hours & communicate results of follow-up as appropriate.
- Takes action or forwards correspondence as appropriate in a timely manner.
- Follows up on status of outstanding actions in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
- Serves as a contracts subject matter expert and resource to campus; responds to inquiries or requests for information in a timely manner.
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT:
- Enters and maintains thorough and accurate documentation, data and negotiation notes related to agreement and modification actions into UT Research Management Suite (UTRMS) and E-Share Repository.
- Enters and maintains data and notes related to contract/agreement modifications into UTRMS Log Correspondence in a timely manner.
- Saves pertinent budget, compliance, and contract/agreement documents into E-Share.
- Saves electronic communications, including contract negotiations, PI Memos, etc. into E-Share.
- Assists in training other Negotiators in processes related to electronic documentation and routing.
RESEARCH COMPLIANCE:
- Reviews documentation upon receipt of agreement for compliance with University policies, federal and state law.
- Coordinates with Export Control Officer on review of potential export control risks arising from agreements.
- Assists with subrecipient monitoring and risk assessment activities as directed by Senior Subaward Manager and/or Associate Director of Contracting.
OTHER:
- Trains junior negotiators and administrative associates on the Contracts team.
- Leads or assists Senior Subaward Manager and/or Associate Director of Contracting with drafting training materials.
- Participates in professional development and attends conferences to remain current with standard and overall University, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Five (5) years of experience in preparation, processing, and negotiation of contracts and/or grant administration experience
Knowledge of federal, state, local and University guidelines and regulations
Detail oriented, organized, accustomed to a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines
Excellent problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication skills
Extensive experience with the use of MS Word and MS Excel software
Must work well with others and contribute positively to the organization, team and University
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer

Requirements

Graduate or professional degree in business administration, public administration or law (preferred)
More than 5 years of experience in preparation, processing, and negotiation of research contracts or Research Administration (preferred)
Experience working with contract negotiation or contract interpretation, including drafting language and subsequent negotiation (preferred)
University experience (preferred)
Knowledge of University intellectual property policy (preferred)
Demonstrated knowledge in the development of research budgets (preferred)
Ability to work independently (preferred)
Experience with Huron Research Suite product (preferred)

Benefits

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
Retirement contributions
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid holidays
Eligible for telework

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