Title: OSP Contract Specialist

Employee Classification: OSP Contract Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

Department: HSC-Office of Sponsored Programs-390030

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: 1.00000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at HSC is dedicated to supporting the research of our faculty, staff, and students. Our office provides comprehensive services across the lifecycle of sponsored projects. We are committed to ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements, fostering collaborative research partnerships, and promoting the responsible stewardship of external funding.

As a crucial component of UNT's research infrastructure, OSP strives to enhance the impact and visibility of our institution's research portfolio, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and innovation. Our team of experienced professionals works collaboratively with academic departments, administrative units, and external sponsors to facilitate a seamless and efficient grants and contracts process, supporting our research community.

Position Overview

The Contract Specialist has principal responsibility for writing, interpreting, analyzing, and negotiating standard contracts and agreements with federal, state, private, and local government sponsors in support of HSCs sponsored research activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Up to date knowledge of applicable law, and federal and state grant guidelines, including but not limited to FARS, DFARS, 2 CFR 200, and Uniform Grant Management Standards
• Clearly and candidly expresses self in a professional manner
• Actively listens and seeks input to ensure understanding.
• Adapts communication to be appropriate to the other’s level of understanding. Is able to actively and skillfully conceptualize, analyze, and evaluate information to reach a conclusion and make a decision.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Job Duties:

• Draft and negotiate standard contracts/agreements, including subcontracts containing federal funding flowing through other universities and industry sponsors. Determine appropriate flow down provisions for inclusion in federal, state, and private subcontracts. 
• Draft and negotiate other specialized contractual documents such as nondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, data sharing agreements, material transfer agreements, and consulting agreements. 
• Understand, interpret, and assess contractual language regarding issues such as intellectual property rights, confidentiality, liability, indemnification, publishing rights, insurance, and jurisdiction, and negotiate the best possible terms, in compliance with University policy and state statutes, for UNTHSC and its principal investigators 
• Research, review, analyze, and interpret statutory and policy language, as well as federal regulations, such as FARs, DFARs, and CFRs, to ensure the application of appropriate terms for educational institutions. 
• Handle each agreement timely, with consistent follow-up and updates to internal customers. 
• Ensures research contracts and subcontracts are complete, accurate, and in compliance with Sponsor and Institutional Guidelines. Reviews and negotiates terms and conditions of contracts with sponsors. Drafts and negotiates sub agreements. Provides policy and procedure interpretation to academic departments. Interprets contracts and other agreement documents to determine restrictions and other pertinent information and maintains all applicable project records and files. 
• Review and negotiation of contract modifications; development of creative solutions to complex contract problems and the resolution of issues by negotiating solutions that respect the policies of the Board of Regents and UNTHSC, as well as the needs of the other party. 
• Maintain accurate and complete electronic records and ensures the integrity of data stored in the contract database. 

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.