Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: negotiating and/ or drafting funded contracts, agreements, subcontracts and amendments with both industry and non-industry partners/ sponsors as well as other unfunded sponsored project agreements, and actively participating in negotiation of complex contracts and agreements with other institutions of Higher Education (IHE), non-profit organizations, federal sponsors, foreign entities, industry partners, and various other types of entities; drafting technical contract language in regards to intellectual property rights, cost sharing, fiscal/ procedural constraints, data use, material transfer and other complex terms and conditions; negotiating terms and conditions that impact all financial aspects, including the budget, payment schedules, financial resources in the event of breach, and financial/ compliance audits; financial review of allowability and compliance with state, federal, and sponsor specific requirements; and providing thorough explanations to diverse customer inquiries. Department Office of Sponsored Programs-621100 Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 10/22/2026 Application Deadline 11/12/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title Contracting Officer Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Position Number 00060649 Vacancy ID NF0010136 Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent FTE 1 Hours per week 40 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $71,000-$84,000 Proposed Start Date 11/30/2026.