Contracts Analyst II

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 and
Responsibilities:
Contract
Administration and Negotiation:

• Process, draft, and
  negotiate a range of sponsored research agreements, starting with outgoing
  subaward modifications and new Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) outgoing
  subaward agreements, eventually progressing to incoming award agreements, equipment
  loan agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDA), Material Transfer Agreements
  (MTA) and more.
• Collaborate with the
  Office of General Counsel, Export Control, Tech Launch Arizona, and other
  university administrative/compliance offices as needed.

Compliance and
Reporting:

• Ensure compliance
  with prime award terms, university policies, procedures, and federal
  regulations throughout the subaward lifecycle.
• Maintain and update
  a database to track the status of subawards and amendments.
  
  

Policy Development
and Guidance:

• Assist in the
  formulation of guidelines, procedures, and the development of templates and
  tools for agreements.
• Provide
  interpretation and guidance on university policies and procedures to academic
  departments.
  Interpret and apply
  complex funding regulations and guidelines to ensure proper contract
  management.
  
  

Knowledge and
Professional Development:

• Maintain up-to-date
  knowledge of current developments in policies, laws, regulations, and best
  practices related to university agreements.
• Participate in
  professional development opportunities and contribute to departmental knowledge
  sharing and training.
• Additional duties
  may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities:

• Exceptional
  Communication Skills: Proficient in both verbal and written communication, with
  a keen attention to detail.
• Strong Interpersonal
  and Collaborative Abilities: Skilled in interacting effectively with a diverse
  range of individuals and groups, demonstrating a collaborative approach.
• Advanced
  Organizational and Prioritization Skills: Capable of managing multiple tasks
  and deadlines effectively, even under tight or conflicting timelines.
• Judicious
  Decision-Making: Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and make informed
  decisions in complex situations.

• 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.

• 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.