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Contract Specialist - OSP

Job Number: 2026-49959

Category: Administrative Professional

Location: Worcester, MA

Shift: Day

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School

Department: School - GCA-Office of Sponsored Programs - W407013

Job Type: Full-Time

Union Code: Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional

Num. Openings: 1

Post Date: May 20, 2026

Work Location: Hybrid

Salary Minimum: USD $80,000.00/Yr.

Salary Maximum: USD $94,000.00/Yr.

Under the direction of the Director of Sponsored Programs, the Contract Specialist develops, modifies and monitors contract and subaward processing and submission procedures and activities, reviews research related documents including material transfer, data use, and confidentiality agreements,, and serves in a liaison capacity between departmental staff and provider and agencies involved in the negotiation and approval process.

• Solicit, prepare, review, negotiate, and amend a full array of agreements, including collaboration agreements, sponsored research agreements, federal clinical trial agreements, subcontracts, state contracts, data use agreements, non-disclosure agreements, materials transfer agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other forms of agreement, where required.
• Draft all outgoing new contracts and modifications to Sponsors, negotiate terms and conditions, and route for internal reviews, approvals, and signature, as needed.
• Responsible for reviewing assigned agreements to ensure compliance with University, State, Federal and Corporate sponsors guidelines and/or relevant data security provisions, provide recommendations relating to any exceptions or items of concern or caution and contribute to their creative negotiation with the partners.
• Develop, review, recommend, and interpret processes and procedures supporting agreement review and preparation; revise existing procedures or develop new ones to increase efficiency of document processing.
• Maintain a full record of document creation, review, and negotiation in the system of record.
• Perform risk assessment and regular and/or ad hoc subrecipient monitoring.
• Review all state contracts prior to signature and submission to state agencies; verify budget is appropriate; assure compliance with state priorities and policies and investigate any special terms and conditions.
• Review all subcontract agreements prior to signature and submission to sponsoring entities, verify budget is appropriate; assure compliance with federal, state and campus policies and review of special terms and conditions
• Ensure research management system is kept current with information, status and documentation for all contracts for transparency and to ensure audit compliance.
• Serve as liaison between departmental staff, legal, state, and sponsoring agencies involved in contract development and approval process
• Work collaboratively with campus leadership, university legal office, department administrators, principal investigators, and other cross functional teams to answer questions, resolve issues, and interpret terms and conditions.
• Attend meetings with State Agency- financial and programmatic as required.
• Solve complex problems by actively seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources including conducting research on legal issues or other topics as required.
• Assist with processing and monitoring incoming award agreements, requests for additional information, and other OSP communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree required in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience
• Demonstrate high proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word and other office software.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and writing skills needed to present and communicate effectively with a diverse population of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated time management and problem-solving skills with ability to organize and prioritize workload, identify problem areas and take action to meet deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in an academic, health care, or public sector setting.
• Experience with a broad range of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, data use agreements, confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements and cooperative agreements.

Posting Disclaimer:

This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution.

In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement). At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams.

Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role.

In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan.

UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

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