Job Description
SummaryAs a Lead Contract Analyst in the Sponsored Program Services Contracting department, this position will work with the SPS Contracting team and University offices to negotiate complex agreements. Enhance the University's strategic partnerships with industrial and governmental entities. Form and lead cross-departmental task groups to develop process improvements, negotiate agreements, and maintain contractual relationships. Ensure smooth and responsive service to external partners who provide funding and other types of support and to faculty members in support of the University's research mission. This position is 100% remote.Duties and ResponsibilitiesForm task groups to support the development, negotiation, and maintenance of significant and essential contracts with current and prospective University strategic partnersReceive assignments from a variety of sources, including the Office of Industry Partnerships, Executive Vice President for Research, Purdue Research Foundation, faculty members and Sponsored Program Services staffMay become the primary point of contact for external partners needing contractual supportSelect task group members on an as needed basis from various sources, including Pre-Award, Post Award, Office of Industry Partnerships Alliance Managers, Office of Legal Counsel and faculty, to best support communication and information needed to resolve issues, develop mutual agreement, and bring contracts to a closeCoordinate and lead meetings and teleconferences to ensure work is completed smoothly and to provide strategic partner with responsivenessProvide guidance and communication updates to strategic partners, faculty and staff regarding contract issues and University processesCoordinate and lead meetings and teleconferences to ensure work is completed smoothly and to provide strategic partner with responsivenessProvide guidance and communication updates to strategic partners, faculty and staff regarding contract issues and University processes Provide periodic reports on activities to the Director of Contracting and Contracts ManagersAttend Contracting team meetings, SPS team
Responsibilities + Skills
An equivalent amount of education and experience may be consideredExcellent verbal and written communication, planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management and customer service skillsAbility to analyze, interpret and implement University policies and proceduresAbility to influence and build working relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels
Education
Bachelors degree in a related fieldSix (6) years of experience in contract negotiation and/or paralegal services, preferably including experience in negotiating contractual terms
Experience
