ORA Contracts and Grants Officer 2 – Contract Review and Negotiation

University of Miami

. Independently negotiate research contracts in adherence to sponsoring agency requirements and University of Miami policies .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeCoral Gables • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating research contracts while adhering to University and federal agency requirements. Proficient in providing guidance on sponsored research administration and interpreting relevant policies and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract NegotiationSponsored Research AdministrationKnowledge of NIH, DOD, NSF, NASA, DOEUniform Guidance and Export Control RegulationsCertified Research Administrator (CRA)

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract AnalysisRegulatory MonitoringIndependent JudgmentAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOutstanding Customer ServiceAbility to Work Under DeadlinesCollegialityEthics

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Research Administrator (CRA)

Industry Keywords

Sponsored ResearchUnfunded ResearchOutbound Subaward AgreementsFederal Acquisition RegulationsUniversity Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently negotiate research contracts in adherence to sponsoring agency requirements and University of Miami policies
Provide institutional-level sponsored research administration services to a portfolio of academic departments and research units across University campuses
Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate terms and conditions for various research contracts
Provide guidance, support, and advice to faculty and staff on sponsored research administration issues
Interpret internal and external policies, government regulations, and contract terms and conditions
Collaborate with IRB, Risk Management, Technology Transfer, Export Control, General Counsel, and other University units
Safeguard University assets and follow University and unit-level policies and procedures
Monitor regulatory changes relevant to the contracts portfolio
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in contracting
Knowledge of University and Federal agency requirements including NIH, DOD, NSF, NASA, and DOE
Knowledge of Uniform Guidance, Export Control Regulations, and Federal Acquisition Regulations
Strong analytical contract and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding customer service skills
Demonstrated professional experience and judgment serving faculty and sponsors while protecting, representing, and advancing the University's best interests
Ability to work well under deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, customer service, collegiality, or ethics
Sponsored research, unfunded research, and outbound subaward agreement experience preferred
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential preferred but not required
Any appropriate combination of relevant education and/or experience may be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer protections against discrimination based on categories protected by Federal law