Involves structuring, drafting, negotiating, and / or administrating contractual documents that establish business relationships with contractors, customers and/ or partners. Collaborates with internal partners as well as legal staff to structure contracts. Professional contracting services are provided in compliance with all policies and procedures. Analyzes contracts to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies. Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions.

The Contract Officer is responsible for preparation, drafting, review and negotiation of incoming and outgoing contracts, which includes, training affiliations, professional clinical service agreements, medical directorships, clinical management services, core lab services, and other contracts considered highly complex, which may be assigned by the Director - Contract/Awards and the Principal Business Contracts Supervisor.

The Contract Officer will be the institutional representative throughout the life of the contract. During the contract negotiation, the Contract Officer will need to coordinate and get input from faculty, clinicians, and campus offices including Legal Affairs, Risk Management. Privacy, Dean's offices, and Department managers. The Contract Officer will be responsible for interpreting internal guidance, negotiating inclusion of stakeholder requirements into contracts, and completing all assignments in a timely and professional manner.

It is anticipated that the Contract Officer will meet the requisite requirements to sign and approve specified contract agreements in accordance with UC policies and procedures within six (6) months of start date.

The Contract Officer works independently to assess complex contract transactions where analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. This position uses advanced contracts and grants concepts to manage high volume and high complexity transactions and may review and guide others in the review of financial and administrative management requirements of the contract to ensure compliance with institutional policies. The Contract Officer may review and sign transactions for less experienced staff and may serve as a technical specialist in a particular area as needed by the department.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $156,000 (Annual Rate).

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