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The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is seeking a Contract Analyst to join the team.
OVPR has responsibility for nurturing interdisciplinary research initiatives at one of the nations' leading research institutions. OVPR provides overall research administration and policy for all colleges and schools, as well as the university's more than 100 centers and institutes. Working closely with deans, department heads, faculty, students and staff, the office provides an innovative and supportive research environment that spans all disciplines and campuses and assures that research activities are planned and conducted in accordance with regulations and University policy.
The position is responsible for providing professional level support in the areas of preparation, monitoring, tracking, and negotiation of agreements. You will work on agreements that may include subcontracts, license agreements, non-disclosure agreements, visitor agreements, data use agreements, amendments, and others as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting Contracts Officers with negotiating various agreements to include non-disclosure agreements, subcontract agreements, license agreements and other agreements.
- Assist other functional units within the Office of Sponsored Programs with processing proposals, awards and subcontracts.
- Assist senior staff with negotiation of research related agreements as well as with the preparation of any other necessary and/or requested documents, materials or information.
- Collect relevant information from faculty, other internal stakeholders and/or other parties to ensure that agreements accurately reflect the nature of the desired collaborations and address relevant legal and/or compliance issues.
- Documenting and monitoring the contract negotiation lifecycle including updating the departmental contract management system and status of agreements.
- Reviewing legal and contractual agreements to distill contractual terms into actionable data to follow university policies and relevant laws.
- Identify issues for approval by various internal compliance partners, and shepherd agreements through approval process.
- Fostering relationships with stakeholders by participating in discussions with, and providing education to business managers, technical staff, and other internal departments on relevant issues.
Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree
- One year experience in managing contracts and/or agreements.
- Experience working with stakeholders in interpreting, documenting, researching and/or analyzing contracts.
- Experience drafting agreements, editing contracts and negotiating changes in contracts and/or agreements.
- Experience working within academia and/or research-oriented institutions is preferred
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- A combination of education and meaningful experience from which comparable knowledge is proven may be considered.
Requirements:
- Successful background check
Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
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Location
Pittsburgh, PAJob Function
LegalPosition Type
Staff – RegularFull Time/Part time
Full timePay Basis
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least one year of experience managing contracts and/or agreements
- Experience interpreting, documenting, researching, and/or analyzing contracts with stakeholders
- Experience drafting agreements, editing contracts, and negotiating contractual changes
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience working within academia and/or research-oriented institutions
- Successful background check
Carnegie Mellon University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Carnegie Mellon University and has not been reviewed or approved by Carnegie Mellon University.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, with automatic employer contributions to a TIAA-administered plan at 8% of base salary (and 9.78% for 9‑month academic appointments), plus optional employee deferrals. Vesting after three years is clearly specified, which helps set expectations for long-term value.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support is strengthened by 100% paid parental leave for six weeks and 100% paid maternity leave for 6–8 weeks (delivery-type dependent), effective July 1, 2024. Childcare support is also referenced through a Cyert Center subsidy up to $5,000 per family, alongside no-cost EAP access.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits include free Pittsburgh Regional Transit access and access to fitness classes and facilities, adding recurring non-cash value to the overall package. Pittsburgh’s relatively affordable cost of living can further increase the perceived adequacy of a given salary compared with higher-cost coastal hubs.
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