CONTRACT/AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONIndependently drafts, reviews and negotiates terms and conditions of sponsored research contract agreements to ensure compliance with University policies, Federal and State laws and regulations (including terms regarding intellectual property, publication, insurance/indemnification, export control, governing law, disputes, invoicing and payment) and applicable sponsor guidelines;Independently drafts, reviews and negotiates non-financial research agreements, including but not limited to, non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, data use agreements, and teaming agreements (with a specific agreement type portfolio as needed) to ensure compliance with University policies, and Federal and State laws 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;Independently drafts and negotiates standard and some more complex sponsored research and non-financial agreements when such agreements are not provided by the sponsor.Evaluates, mitigates, and outlines financial and compliance risks in research contracts to University researchers and OSP management as needed, including outlining all risks associated with clauses not conforming to The University of Texas System Board of Regents Rules and/or University policy;Works collaboratively, under minimal supervision, with 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 Office of General Counsel)CONTRACT MANAGEMENTIndependently reviews terms and conditions of pre-award solicitations at the proposal stage and provides proposal exceptions for submission to the sponsor; reviews and finalizes contract modifications, including funding increments, extensions, and various revisions to terms and conditions; collaborates with other OSP functional areas on the handling of post-award contract issues including, but not limited to re-budgeting, invoicing, payment concerns and reporting issuesEnters and maintains thorough and accurate negotiations-related documentation, data and notes for agreements and modifications into the UT Research Management Suite (UTRMS) and E-Share RepositoryCOMMUNICATIONResponds to, or acknowledges, email or phone communication within 48 hours and communicates results of follow-up as appropriate. If volume does not permit timely follow up, communicate with Sr. Manager and/or Associate Director of Contracting for assistance or guidance.Takes action or forward correspondence as appropriate in a timely manner.Follows up on status of outstanding actions in a timely manner.Sends appropriate award information to the department or sponsor, as requested.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 mannerELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATIONEnters 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 COMPLIANCEReviews documentation upon receipt of agreement for compliance with University policies and Federal and State laws, including issues related to environmental health and safety, human subjects (IRB), animal subjects (IACUC), financial conflict of interest (FCOI), and budgetary compliance fo cost sharing, and facilities and administrative costs;Coordinates with the Export Control Officer on review of potential export control risks arising from sponsored research agreements; coordinates the development and execution of Technology Control Plans (TCPs) to ensure compliance with export control requirements;Coordinates with the Information Security Office in review of potential information security risks arising from agreements; coordinates the development and execution of Confidential Data Control Plans (CDCPs) to ensure compliance with information security concernsCoordinates with the Office of Research Support and Compliance as required.OTHERServes as a contracts subject matter expert and resource to campus; responds to inquiries or requests for information within 24 48 hoursParticipates in professional development and attends conferences to remain current with standard and overall University, local, state and federal guidelines and regulationsServes as back up for Contracts team members, assists with special projects as required, assists in production of reports as needed.Participates in process improvement working groups and committees as requested.Marginal/Incidental functionsOther duties as assigned