Contract Negotiator
Listed on 2026-07-12
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IT/Tech
Data Analyst, IT Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, IT Consultant
Contract Negotiator I
Texas A&M Agri Life Research
Job Location:
College Station, Texas
Job Type: Staff
Job Description:
Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
- Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service
- Texas A&M Agri Life Research
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
- Texas A&M Forest Service
- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M Agri Life brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
Responsibilities:
- Contract review, analysis, drafting, and negotiation.
- Communications and customer service.
Required
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred
Education and Experience:
- Experience related to contracting in a university/research environment
- Experience in sponsored research contract negotiation or administration
- Experience related to contracting as state/government agency
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to review, understand, and revise business agreements and sponsored research agreements.
- Ability to draft contracts and contract terms as necessary using approved forms or language. Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to negotiate contract terms resulting in a compromise.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadline-intensive, high-volume workload. Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
- Detail oriented with excellent proof-reading skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Ability to learn electronic document management systems.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of contract language and terms.
- Knowledge and experience with Sponsored Research contracts.
- Knowledge and experience with University/State Agency contracts.
- Knowledge and experience in business contracting and administration.
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Laserfiche and Maestro software.
Additional Information:
This position is prohibited from providing Legal Services which are the exclusive responsibility of the Office of General Counsel.
Why Work at Texas A&M Agri Life?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M Agri Life, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M Agri Life offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M Agri Life contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M Agri Life
Applicant Instructions:
Applications received by Texas A&M Agri Life must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a Linked In profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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