Contract Negotiator

• Assist in managing UW-Madison's and UW-System's sponsored projects by processing and negotiating research funding and related agreements
• Serve as a liaison to legal professionals and internal and external stakeholders in negotiating terms and conditions, including intellectual property ownership, research compliance, fiscal reporting requirements, and payment schedules
• Build relationships between internal campus contacts responsible for research administration and external stakeholders
• Train, advise, develop, and instruct colleges/schools and PIs/researchers on extramural support policies, procedures, contracting issues, terms and conditions, and University policies
• Review, interpret, and negotiate complex extramural contracts, agreements, and award documents for compliance with Federal, State, and University fiscal and administrative policies
• Advise RSP staff, department administrators, researchers, and faculty on the implications of agreement terms and conditions

• Experience interpreting policies and procedures, including State, Federal, and University rules and regulations
• Strong customer service philosophy
• Experience fostering and maintaining effective working relationships
• Excellent written and oral communication techniques with attention to detail
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Contract negotiation experience strongly preferred
• Experience building consensus preferred
• Background in research or experience in research administration preferred
• JD preferred
• Ability to ensure eligibility to work in the United States
• Cover letter and resume required
• Employment may require a criminal background check
• References may be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment

Demonstrates expertise in managing research funding agreements and compliance with Federal, State, and University regulations, while effectively communicating and building relationships with stakeholders. Proficient in contract negotiation and training on extramural support policies.