Senior Contracts Officer Ii

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Senior Contracts Officer II
The candidate will be responsible for managing the contracts division within the department, and overseeing preparation and negotiation of a range of contracts (both monetary and non-monetary) and other legal documents for sponsored projects, including but not limited to federal, state, and industry sponsored research agreements (cost reimbursable/fixed price) awarded to UNT, subcontracts issued by UNT to collaborators, non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, collaboration agreements, licensing agreements, external technical service and testing agreements, and grant awards that require institutional signature. Be responsible for review of unfunded agreements such as MOUs and CRADAs for collaboration with National Labs. Reviews and analyzes agreements and contracts to identify risks, liabilities or gaps in information and resolves issues and ensures that contract documentation is developed and processed for execution in a timely and efficient manner, liaising closely with researchers and administration as appropriate, keeping all stakeholders fully informed of progress. Responsible for ensuring that contract amendments are reviewed and are acted upon as appropriate and performs direct negotiation of disputed contractual clauses to bring agreements to mutually acceptable conclusions and mentors lower level staff in negotiations. Facilitates the execution and acceptance of the contract and ensures negotiated terms are consistent with proposals, federal, state, local regulations and laws and UNT policies, including securing intellectual property and publication rights and protecting fundamental research status of research conducted at UNT is needed. Oversees maintenance of electronic and paper contract files and ensures contract-related research compliance issues are addressed with coordinates review of IP agreements is required. Responsible for remaining current on issues in the field of research administration and any changes in federal/state legislative, practices, policies and contract regulations and oversees contract close-outs. Drafts new policies or policy revisions as needed to update systems and facilitates the implementation of policies and procedures is essential. Drafts/updates standard research contracts and agreements and develops and implements key effective monitoring and contract auditing systems and supervises Contract Officer Positions and provides guidance to Contract Officers, research and technical staff on contractual issues and key contractual obligations. Provides guidance to Non-Accoutning personnel regarding terms and conditions is essential. Must have a Law Degree.

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