Job Details

Senior Research Contract Specialist

Position Number: 7328421
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Senior Research Contract Specialist
Lubbock
45387BR
Research Services

Position Description
Create, negotiate, review, and draft contractual agreements between Texas Tech University and federal, state, private, and foreign organizations. This position is for the Office of Research Service at Texas Tech University only. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all employees.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College

Major/Essential Functions

Review, draft, negotiate, and approve complex sponsored research agreements, contracts, and related legal documents while ensuring timely completion and compliance with institutional requirements. These legal documents include, but are not limited to, research project award agreements, Federal contracts and subcontracts, inter-agency agreements, non-disclosure agreements, master agreements, consortium agreements, material transfer agreements and other documents.
Analyze contract terms and conditions, identify institutional risks, and communicate required revisions or exceptions to sponsors and funding agencies.
Ensure contractual compliance requirements are identified and verify that appropriate institutional controls and processes are in place to meet obligations.
Review terms and conditions in draft contracts, requests for proposals and funding program guidelines and provide the required documentation to communicate the institutions exceptions.
Collaborate with the Office of Research Commercialization to address intellectual property provisions and related matters in sponsored research agreements.
Coordinate with the TTU Export and Security Compliance Director and faculty investigators to resolve export control considerations associated with research projects and agreements.
Facilitate and monitor the submission of required project reports and other sponsor deliverables throughout the award lifecycle.
Maintain expertise in federal and state regulations governing sponsored programs, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), agency-specific supplements, and Texas laws.
Utilize and maintain proficiency in electronic research administration systems used by federal, state, and private sponsors for proposal submission and award management.
Provide leadership and operational support within the Office of Research Services by assisting with staff training, mentoring contract specialists and research administrators, solving complex award management issues, and contributing to other activities and special projects as assigned by the Assistant Vice President and/or the Director of Research Services.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and at least three years of legal experience or seven years of contract review experience. Additional job related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree or JD and four years progressively advance experience in administering federally sponsored research in an academic setting. Education beyond bachelors level may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year
basis.

Pay Range
$53,900 - $70,100 - $86,200

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.