Job Details

Research Contract Analyst, Research

Position Number: 9851143
Location: Boston, United States
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Research Contract Analyst, Research

Job Description
Research Contract Analyst, Research

Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
Boston, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500124040921
Posted Date
9/23/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 49
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$80,000.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$90,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Boston University's Office of Corporate Research and Contracting seeks a Research Contract Analyst to provide review and processing of a variety of research related agreements. The Office of Corporate Research and Contracting (OCRC) is a crucial component of the University's research enterprise serving as a bridge from the research and educational domains within the University and our external collaborators. OCRC addresses the needs of companies and other key partners wishing to engage the University in Corporate Sponsored Research, Corporate Relations, and other strategic relationships. Integral to this mission, the Research Contract Analyst is responsible for the review and processing of a variety of contractual agreements critical to facilitating collaborations with our external partners. Reporting to the Senior Director for Corporate Research Contracting, the Contract Analyst will assist in the processing a high volume of transactional agreements for Boston University's faculty and researchers to have the necessary information, materials and data to perform their research. This position will be responsible for reviewing the terms and conditions of Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Data Use Agreements and a variety of other research-related contracts. To ensure compliance and efficient operations, the Contract Analyst will liaise and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders including; Office of the General Counsel, Office of Technology Development, Sponsored Programs, faculty, administrators and external partners. The Contracts Analyst will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of internal process improvements, strategies and data analytics to further the reach and impact of the Corporate Research and Contracting enterprise.

Required Skills

Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years' experience.
Previous contracting experience in an academic setting preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Skills

Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $80,000.00-$90,000.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/317330