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Contract Negotiator - Grants & Contracts, Office of Sponsored Programs (Remote Eligible)

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
remote work
United States, Virginia, Charlottesville
1215 Lee Street (Show on map)
Jan 14, 2026
The University of Virginia (UVA)Office of Sponsored Programs(OSP) is seeking applicants for a Contract Negotiator with experience analyzing, reviewing and negotiating agreements on behalf of an institution. This role will provide advanced contracting services and expert advice to UVA's academic and research community in the School of Medicine. This position is eligible for remote and/or hybrid work. The OSP Grants & Contracts group promotes excellence in research by providing comprehensive service in proposal submission, award negotiation, non-financial award management, and non-funded agreement negotiation. Contract Negotiators are responsible for research compliance and contract review, drafting, negotiation, execution and other aspects of contract administration, thus supporting academic departments, interdisciplinary research centers, and institutional strategic initiatives. Responsibilities Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of basic research agreements, including Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Data Use Agreements, Amendments, Collaboration Agreements, and other (mostly non-funded) agreements within a School of Medicine-based portfolio. Work under the direction of Senior Contract Negotiators to partner with School of Medicine Departments, Principal Investigators, administrators, other OSP units, research compliance offices, and other units within UVA's research community. Resolve research-related issues in cooperation with Senior Contract Negotiators, OSP, senior management or key University constituencies. Serve as a liaison between the University, funding agencies and other sponsors, communicating as UVA's representative. Ensure compliance with state, federal and University rules, regulations, policies and practices and provide guidance to staff and faculty in understanding applicable policies and obligations. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge & Skills In-depth knowledge of contracting. Critical and analytical ability. Demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy. Excellent oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft and web-based tools. Demonstrated experience with governmental regulations (e.g. FAR, Uniform Guidance, FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR). Experience with financial analysis and/or accounting principles is preferred. Expertise in project management, including managing international collaborations and complex multi-party contracts or subawards is a plus. Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: At least three years of relevantexperience required. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Physical Demands: This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. This role does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and/or programs. Preferred Qualifications Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Experience: Five years of Grants and Contracts experience, or combination of education and relevant contracting experience negotiating complex agreements in increasingly responsible roles. Licensure: Additional credentials such as Certified Research Administrator (CRA), MBA, project management certification, and/or data protection certification, or similar. This is a restricted position and has a term limit ofthree (3) years, after which continued employment is contingent upon department need and availability of funding. This is an exempt-level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits. This position is located in Charlottesville, VA, and provides an option to work on-site, hybrid or fully remote, following the University's remote work guidelines. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/. Anticipated salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application review will begin after January 18. This position will not be able to provide consideration for candidates who require sponsorship at this time. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. Application Process Please apply online, and search for R0079229. Complete an application online with the following documents: Resume Cover letter Upload all materials into the resume submission field; multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.A minimum of three is required. For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Lyndsay Thaxton at enn9zv@virginia.edu. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.