The Contract Manager will represent the University in various capacities and assume primary responsibility for reviewing and submitting proposals and negotiating complex agreements including non funded agreements with various sponsors with a focus on assisting the Universitys Affiliated Research Center These agreements include but are not limited to IDIQ contracts Task Orders contracts subcontracts non disclosure agreements NDAs Data Use Agreements DUAs and memorandums of understanding MOU The Contract Manager is responsible for independent review writing and negotiation of these binding complex agreements with industrial federal state and foundation sponsorsThe Contract Manager will serve as the lead representative in negotiations of incoming agreements The Contract Manager will have delegated signature authority on behalf of the University for all proposals and agreements This responsibility will require the Contract Manager to understand and abide by University Policy State of Maryland law and Federal law The Contract Manager will be responsible for maintaining all records associated with the proposal negotiation and execution of each agreement in the Office of Research Administrations system of record currently Kuali Research The Contract Manager will be responsible for administering policy waivers ie IP and Restricted Research when required in support of complex agreements The Contract Manager will provide training and assistance to departments when needed to support the requirements of an agreement The Contract Manager will liaise with other ORA administrators UM Ventures departments and other campus offices as necessary when agreements are related to sponsored projects technology commercialization or proposal development activities The individual may have supervisory responsibilities This position will report directly to the UARC Associate Director in ORA