Contracts Analyst II

Contracts Analyst II
Posting Number
req20944
Department
Office of Research Contracts
Department Website Link

Location
Main Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The University of Arizona invites applications for a Contract Analyst II position at the Office of Research Contracts, offering a rewarding opportunity to advance your career in grant administration. This role involves interacting with external sponsors such as industry partners, government agencies, non-profits, and academic institutions to facilitate and manage incoming awards and outgoing subawards supporting the University of Arizona's research, education, and outreach initiatives. You will work closely with faculty across diverse departments to address their grant award and subawarding needs, ensuring compliance with University policies, federal regulations, and legal requirements while applying your expertise in policy interpretation, budget development, and grant administration. This position offers a dynamic opportunity for career advancement within a leading public academic research institution.
Mission
Sponsored Projects Services (SPS) and the Office of Research Contracts (ORC), units of Research, Innovation & Impact (RII), assists the University of Arizona research community in its efforts to secure external funding by providing high quality administrative, contracting and financial services to ensure proper stewardship of those funds and to minimize the risk to university resources. Our mission is to support and enhance the University's reputation while working to achieve strategic goals with broad services in the following areas: Proposal Development and Submission, Contracting, Postaward Management and Administrative Guidance.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties andResponsibilities:
ContractAdministration and Negotiation:

• Process, draft, andnegotiate a range of sponsored research agreements, starting with outgoingsubaward modifications and new Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) outgoingsubaward agreements, eventually progressing to incoming award agreements, equipmentloan agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDA), Material Transfer Agreements(MTA) and more.
• Collaborate with theOffice of General Counsel, Export Control, Tech Launch Arizona, and otheruniversity administrative/compliance offices as needed.

Compliance andReporting:

• Ensure compliancewith prime award terms, university policies, procedures, and federalregulations throughout the subaward lifecycle.
• Maintain and updatea database to track the status of subawards and amendments.

Policy Developmentand Guidance:

• Assist in theformulation of guidelines, procedures, and the development of templates andtools for agreements.
• Provideinterpretation and guidance on university policies and procedures to academicdepartments.
  Interpret and applycomplex funding regulations and guidelines to ensure proper contractmanagement.

Knowledge andProfessional Development:

• Maintain up-to-dateknowledge of current developments in policies, laws, regulations, and bestpractices related to university agreements.
• Participate inprofessional development opportunities and contribute to departmental knowledgesharing and training.
• Additional dutiesmay be assigned.

Knowledge, Skillsand Abilities:

• ExceptionalCommunication Skills: Proficient in both verbal and written communication, witha keen attention to detail.
• Strong Interpersonaland Collaborative Abilities: Skilled in interacting effectively with a diverserange of individuals and groups, demonstrating a collaborative approach.
• AdvancedOrganizational and Prioritization Skills: Capable of managing multiple tasksand deadlines effectively, even under tight or conflicting timelines.
• JudiciousDecision-Making: Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and make informeddecisions in complex situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience and 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Federal regulations require that the incumbent be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or have another protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to be ITAR/EAR compliant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree, such as a J.D., MBA, or other advanced degree; sponsored research experience, university administration experience, and/or Certified Research Administrator Certification (CRA); or experience in business administration, contracting/subcontracting, or legal office.

FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Research
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$59,404 - $74,254
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
8
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum
$59404
Grade Range Midpoint
$74254
Grade Range Maximum
$89105
Career Stream and Level
PC2
Job Family
Grant & Contract Admin
Job Function
Research
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Ron Sanchez, , 520-621-6405
Open Date
10/28/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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