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Texas State Job Bank Senior Subaward Negotiator, Office of Sponsored Projects Austin, Texas
SUBAWARD AGREEMENTNEGOTIATION Independently drafts, reviews and negotiates new subrecipient agreements of higher complexity in compliance with University policies, federal and state law and regulations, including terms regarding intellectual property, publication, insurance/indemnification, export control, governing law, disputes, budget, invoicing and payment.Independently drafts, reviews and negotiates subrecipient agreements amendments/ modifications to align with University policies, and federal and state law and regulations.Independently submits detailed written exceptions and recommendations on contractual language in a timely manner to sponsors; coordinates negotiation meetings, as required, regarding contractual language with sponsors/contracting party legal offices, technical representatives and University researchers.Works collaboratively, under minimal supervision, with teams within Office of Sponsored Projects and appropriate University offices in the review and handling of various contractual issues (e.g., Discovery to Impact, Risk Management Office, Research Security Office, Office of the Vice President for Legal Affairs and The University of Texas System Office of General Counsel).COMMUNICATION Responds, or acknowledges, email or phone communication within 48 hours and communicate results of follow-up as appropriate. If volume does not permit timely follow up, communicate with Senior Subaward Manager and/or Associate Director of Contracting for assistance or guidance.Takes action or forwards correspondence as appropriate in a timely manner.Follows up on status of outstanding actions in a timely manner.Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.Serves as a contracts subject matter expert and resource to campus; respond to inquiries or requests for information in a timely manner.CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Enters and maintains thorough and accurate documentation, data and negotiation notes related to agreement and modification actions into UT Research Management Suite (UTRMS) and E-Share Repository.Enters and maintains data and notes related to contract/agreement, modifications into UTRMS Log Correspondence in a timely manner.Saves pertinent budget, compliance, and contract/agreement documents into E-Share.Saves electronic communications, including contract negotiations, PI Memos, etc. into E-Share.Assists in training other Negotiators in processes related to electronic documentation and routing.RESEARCH COMPLIANCE Reviews documentation upon receipt of agreement for compliance with University policies, federal and state law, including issues related to environmental health and safety, human subjects (IRB), animal subjects (IACUC), and budgetary compliance for cost sharing, time and effort, and facilities and administrative costs.Coordinates with Export Control Officer on review of potential export control risks arising from agreements.Assists with subrecipient monitoring and risk assessment activities asdirected by Senior Subaward Manager and/or Associate Director of Contracting.OTHERTrains junior negotiators and administrative associates on the Contracts team.Leads or assists Senior Subaward Manager and/or Associate Director of Contracting with drafting training materials, such as standard operating procedures, guidance documents.Participates in professional development and attends conferences to remain current with standard and overall University, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.Other duties as assigned.