Contract Analyst Jobs

Job Summary

As part of Purdue's Sponsored Program Services Contracting team, the Contract Analyst will actively manage the negotiation of agreements/contracts related to sponsored research such as non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, data use agreements, subcontracts, and funding agreements/amendments from Federal and industrial sponsors. Responsible for assisting in monitoring contract procedures and methods and participating in the development of contracting guidelines. This position will provide guidance to faculty and staff regarding contract issues. Responsible for actively managing a contract negotiation through to completion while mitigating risk and assuring equitable terms.

This position is 100% remote.

Duties and Responsibilities

Contract Development & Negotiation

• Provide advice to faculty and staff on contract issues.
• Conduct negotiations and recommend acceptance of contracts.
• Communicate with sponsors, faculty, and staff to promptly process University contracts.
• Develop negotiation plans and strategies.
• Collaborate with staff, faculty, and sponsors on the negotiation of and processes for agreements such as material use agreements, non-disclosure agreements, data use agreements, etc.

Process and Procedure Development

• Assist in conducting periodic reviews of contracting methods, processes, and documents and work with SPS Contracting leadership team to implement process improvements and develop guidance documents.
• Partner with Pre-Award, Post Award, Business Managers, faculty, and other University personnel in negotiating sponsored program agreements and developing Contracting procedures.
• Monitor the contracting processes of various University departments.
• Assist with the development of methods of communicating general and specific contracting information.
• Work with SPS and University offices to ensure that all policies and procedures are followed.

Training

• Assist in training of SPS Contracting Team, Pre-Award Staff, Business Managers, Research Project Administrators, Post Award Staff, and other faculty and staff on contract issues.

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment
• Personal computer and related software skills (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, Windows OS, etc.)
• Ability to analyze, interpret and implement University policies and procedures
• Learning orientation toward changing technology impacting business processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication, planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management, and customer service skills
• Ability to identify which contract instrument and language applies to various situations. (from the summary)
• Strong initiative with a focus on continuous improvement
• Two or more years of experience in project management, legal/law office administration, or purchasing, including handling contractual and/or purchase order issues.
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to influence and build effective working relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels
• Must be able to maintain knowledge of Federal, State, and University regulations and apply this knowledge (particularly in Intellectual Property and Contract Law).

Preferred:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
• Previous experience in negotiation of contracts

Additional Information:

• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary https://bit.ly/3t7vcRd