About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

Grants and Contracts Administration (GCA) within the Division of Research & Innovation supports the University of North Texas, a tier 1 research university, in its endeavor to excel in its research mission. GCA aspires to be a model organization in the field of research administration, providing exceptional of externally funded sponsored projects and envision an environment that facilitates the University of North Texas' commitment to research and encourages continued efforts to attract additional research funding.

Position Overview

The Senior Contract Analyst plays a critical role in the triage, analysis, negotiation, and management of all research and sponsored program contracts processed by the Research Contracting unit. This position supports both the Division of Research and Innovation and university-wide contracting needs, ensuring timely and compliant execution of complex agreements. The Analyst will oversee negotiations for standard research contracts, maintain and optimize contract management databases, and collaborate closely with the existing Senior Contract Analyst and the Director of Research Contracts. Responsibilities include interpreting and negotiating contract language, disseminating key terms and conditions to stakeholders, and ensuring accurate entry of information into knowledge management systems. Given the evolving regulatory landscape, this role requires deep expertise in federal agency grant and contract regulations, as well as contract law. The addition of this position is essential to reduce delays, mitigate institutional risk, and support the university’s expanding research enterprise.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Higher Education or related field and five years of related professional work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Paralegal or transactional contract experience.
* Extensive knowledge of federal agency grant/contract regulations.
* Considerable knowledge of contract law.
* Superior writing, speaking and general communications skills.
* Ability to negotiate and to synthesize many kinds of information effectively in pursuit of general and specific objectives.
* General understanding of the function and mission of higher education and specific knowledge of the dynamics of a university.
* Knowledge of and facility in using electronic data storage and communications systems.
* Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
* Knowledge of safety, security, and confidentiality precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

Paralegal certification/degree preferred.

Job Duties

• Assist with research contract execution, including assisting Director with negotiation, drafting and execution of all incoming and outgoing research contracts
• Review legal contracts to analyze for terms & conditions relevant to IP, business law, federal and state regulations 
• Serves as liaison between UNT faculty, research divisions, academic departments to ensure timely and customer-focused support for execution of research contracting. 
• Assist the Director with developing, managing and updating research contracting procedures and processes.
• Assist with research contacting database management and reporting, ensuring accuracy in reporting. 
• Negotiate and communicate features of a contract with external and internal parties. 
• Identify and incorporate continuous changes in federal and state policy and procedures to maintain compliance in research contracting.
• Communicates regularly with Director of Research Contracting and other research administration staff to ensure efficient and effective research contracting operations. Other duties and special projects as assigned by supervisor. 

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, Hybrid

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Please include a cover letter, resume, and references when completing the application

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.