Research Contracts Program Manager

ND Energy

Research Contracts Program Manager managing diverse research agreements at Notre Dame. Collaborating with faculty and stakeholders to support research initiatives while ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sponsored research agreements, with a strong focus on compliance and risk management. Proven ability to collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to enhance research administration processes.

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Sponsored Research Agreements ManagementContract NegotiationResearch AdministrationCompliance Risk ManagementCollaboration with Faculty and Sponsors

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Hard Skills

Contract AdministrationLegal Contract NegotiationReviewing Sponsored Research AgreementsManaging SubawardsAmendments and Modifications Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsNegotiation SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Research Administration Systems

Industry Keywords

Sponsored Research RegulationsResearch Administration PrinciplesFederal ContractsGrantsIndustry-Sponsored Research Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, negotiate, and execute a wide variety of sponsored research agreements, including federal contracts and grants, industry-sponsored research agreements, subawards, non-financial research agreements, and other research-related contracts.
Establish and manage subawards, amendments, and modifications throughout the award lifecycle.
Partner with faculty, sponsors, and campus stakeholders to facilitate research while managing contractual and compliance risks.
Contribute to a collaborative team committed to providing outstanding service to the research community.
Identify contractual risks and develop practical, collaborative solutions.
Contribute to continuous improvement of research administration processes and services.
Maintain information and documentation in electronic research administration systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3+ years Experience in research administration, contract administration, sponsored programs, legal contract negotiation, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience reviewing, negotiating, and managing sponsored research agreements.
Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty, sponsors, and campus partners while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of sponsored research regulations, sponsor requirements, and research administration principles.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
retirement plans
paid time off
professional development