Top 3 Contracting officer Jobs in Gainesville Fl

Contracting Officer I
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- Full-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Bachelor's degree
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Sponsored Programs Officer I/II/III
University of Florida —Gainesville, FL
- Multiple hires
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Customer service
Chief Financial Officer
Pearl Interactive Network, Inc. —United States
- $185,000 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Pass drug screening
- Finance
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Contracting Officer I

University of Florida -
Gainesville, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
15 hours ago

Qualifications

Contract documentation review
Contract review
Contract law compliance support experience
Legal negotiation
Faculty collaboration
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
Contract interpretation
Filing
Mid-level
Trade compliance
Intellectual property law compliance support experience
Information security compliance
Policy & process development
Bachelor's degree
Contract management experience in education
Relationship management
Interdisciplinary policy and procedure development experience
Research administration
Research regulatory compliance
Legal records management
Contract management experience in legal services
Policy Development
Budget review

Full Job Description

JOB NO:

541068

WORK TYPE:

Staff Full-Time

LOCATION:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES:

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:

50% Award Negotiation and Acceptance: Review and negotiation of complex federal, industry and foreign contracts 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, Division of Research Compliance, IRB, IACUC, EHS, Privacy Office) as needed throughout negotiations for review and feedback. Reviews official proposal budget and scope of work to ensure the award reflects the proper indirect cost rate, budget expectations and timelines.

40% 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 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.

10% 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 to identify operational problems and deficiencies of any nature or when problems are discovered, resolve those within limits of authority or coordinate resolutions with the Assistant 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 experience processing and reviewing contracts 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:

ADVERTISED:

21 Aug 2026

Eastern Daylight Time

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

19 Sep 2026

Eastern Daylight Time

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