Contracting Officer I

Contracting Officer

I 4.2 4.2

out of 5 stars 341 Tigert Hall 300 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32611 Full-time University of Florida 1,696 reviews

Full-time JOB NO:

539719

WORK TYPE:

Staff Full-Time

LOCATION

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES

Business/Accounting/Finance, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Legal/Audit Services/Compliance

DEPARTMENT

11060000 - RE-SPONSORED

PROGRAMS CLASSIFICATION TITLE

Contracting Officer

I CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in research administration.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Award Negotiation and Acceptance:

Review and negotiation of complex federal, industry contracts, grants, and agreements, non-disclosure agreements, data use agreements, and other agreements relating to research, training and other sponsored programs, including any modifications or amendments thereto. Represents the Division in relationships with sponsors. Reviews, evaluates and interprets complex contracts and agreements for compliance with UF Policies and Procedures, and applicable governmental regulations. Evaluates, interprets, negotiates and applies federal and sponsor policy and regulations to determine acceptable conditions of awards including such areas as: Conflict of Interest, Export Control, Intellectual Property, Indemnity, Governing law, Cost Principles, data and information security requirements, Human use, Animal use and lab safety. Coordinates with appropriate University experts and offices (i.e., the Office of Technology Licensing, Contracts and Grants Accounting, General Counsel, Research Security Integrity and Compliance, IRB, IACUC, Privacy Office) as needed throughout negotiations for review and feedback. Reviews official budget and scope of work to ensure the award reflects the proper indirect cost rate, budget expectations and timelines.

Process Management:

Maintains knowledge with university and sponsor electronic research administration systems in order to ensure timely and compliant post award activities. Maintains accurate and complete files and records for each award or agreement in the University of Florida Integrated Research Support Tool (UFIRST). Ensures that proposals are in UFIRST as the basis for negotiating the award. Ensures that agreements and modifications are entered in UFIRST accurately and completely. Maintains positive and productive business relationships within the University and with its Sponsors. Acts as a liaison between faculty, campus administrators, agency officials, as well as federal, state, and local offices to troubleshoot problems or issues that develop during the course of a project. Participates in the shared responsibility for ensuring responsible stewardship for funds provided by external sponsors through responsible payment structures in agreements.

Other Duties:

The Officer will maintain knowledge of federal, state and non-profit sponsor regulations, policies, requirements, procedures, and other areas pertinent to the scope of work assigned through self-study, research, participation in professional development, and attendance at webinars and conferences. The Officer will assist in detecting areas where new regulations need to be interpreted, implemented and communicated into existing and, as warranted development of new, policy statements, procedural guidelines and associate business objects. The Officer will be responsible for identifying operational problems and deficiencies of any nature and when problems are discovered, resolve those within limits of authority or coordinate resolutions with the Associate Director of Sponsored Programs. Is expected to identify necessary reports, upgrades, enhancements and innovations to ensure transparent and efficient processing of industrial and federal contracts.

EXPECTED SALARY

Commensurate with Education and Experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in research administration.

PREFERRED

Prefer applicants with a J.D., experience negotiating complex agreements and/or research administration experience with a focus on federal grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts and the related regulations.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

In order to be considered, applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, and list of professional references. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is not a remote position and is located on the University of Florida main campus in Gainesville, FL. A criminal background check is required.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED

No

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29 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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13 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time