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University of Wisconsin-Madison · 6 days ago

Contract Negotiator

positionMadison, WI
timeFull-time, Contract
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) is responsible for the administration of extramural research grants and contracts. The Contract Negotiator will manage sponsored projects by processing and negotiating research funding agreements while advising staff and faculty on compliance and policy implications.

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Responsibilities

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%)
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%)

Qualification

Contract negotiationPolicy interpretationResearch administrationCustomer serviceConsensus buildingEffective communicationRelationship building

Required

Experience with interpreting policies and procedures (e.g. State, Federal, University rules and regulations)
Evidence of strong customer service philosophy
Evidence of fostering and maintaining effective working relationships
Excellent written and oral communication techniques with attention to detail
Bachelor's Degree is required

Preferred

Contract negotiation experience is strongly preferred
Experience building consensus
Background in Research or Experience in Research Administration
JD preferred

Benefits

Generous paid time off
Competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
Tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

Company

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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University of Wisconsin-Madison is a research institution providing education opportunities.
dateFounded in 1848
location
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.wisc.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$24.76M
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyHyundai Hope On WheelsNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
2024-06-26Grant· $1.31M

Leadership Team

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Nita Ahuja
Dean School of Medicine and Public Health and Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs
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Page Moreau
Marketing Professor and Executive Director of the Center for Brand and Product Management
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