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Contract Specialist roles in procurement, federal contracting, and vendor management qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when tied to a relevant bachelor's degree. Australian professionals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery, making U.S. contract management roles genuinely accessible year-round.
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UTHealth Houston Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is hiring a Grants/Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist to join their team of professionals. This role will assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring the research activities of the unit. They will also develop and administer procedures designed to comply with appropriate regulations relating to the administration of government and private research grants and contracts and for the interpretation and application of such procedures and regulations.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Assists in planning, coordinating and monitor the research activities of the unit. Develops and administers procedures designed to comply with appropriate regulations relating to the administration of government and private research grants and contracts and for the interpretation and application of such procedures and regulations.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Assists Principal Investigator with pre and post award administration and coordinating.
- Analyzes proposed grants and contract proposals and awards for special conditions/restrictions and establishes controls as needed to ensure full compliance.
- Provides assistance to Principal Investigators and their staff to ensure allowability and allocability available to them by counseling and/or disseminating information and guidelines of the various granting agencies.
- Distributes to Principal Investigators pertinent information relating to contractual provisions and obligations.
- Adjust budgets dependent upon contract requirements.
- Coordinates activities in establishing grant protocol with institutions that may be involved in similar activities as named by the grant.
- Assists in development of progress plans with professional organizations relative to the objective and purpose of grant funding for a particular area of research or training.
- Compiles financial and personnel reports for grants and contracts at the departmental or school level.
- Negotiate with agency regarding renewal of contract/subcontract.
- Oversees proper close-out of grants and contracts, including final financial reports to grant agency.
- Creates and maintains inventory of assets procured under contract and grant accounts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required. May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Minimum Experience:
2 years of experience required.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
INTRODUCTION
UTHealth Houston Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is hiring a Grants/Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist to join their team of professionals. This role will assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring the research activities of the unit. They will also develop and administer procedures designed to comply with appropriate regulations relating to the administration of government and private research grants and contracts and for the interpretation and application of such procedures and regulations.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Assists in planning, coordinating and monitor the research activities of the unit. Develops and administers procedures designed to comply with appropriate regulations relating to the administration of government and private research grants and contracts and for the interpretation and application of such procedures and regulations.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Assists Principal Investigator with pre and post award administration and coordinating.
- Analyzes proposed grants and contract proposals and awards for special conditions/restrictions and establishes controls as needed to ensure full compliance.
- Provides assistance to Principal Investigators and their staff to ensure allowability and allocability available to them by counseling and/or disseminating information and guidelines of the various granting agencies.
- Distributes to Principal Investigators pertinent information relating to contractual provisions and obligations.
- Adjust budgets dependent upon contract requirements.
- Coordinates activities in establishing grant protocol with institutions that may be involved in similar activities as named by the grant.
- Assists in development of progress plans with professional organizations relative to the objective and purpose of grant funding for a particular area of research or training.
- Compiles financial and personnel reports for grants and contracts at the departmental or school level.
- Negotiate with agency regarding renewal of contract/subcontract.
- Oversees proper close-out of grants and contracts, including final financial reports to grant agency.
- Creates and maintains inventory of assets procured under contract and grant accounts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required. May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Minimum Experience:
2 years of experience required.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Contract Specialist
Verify your degree supports contract specialist duties
An E-3 visa requires your degree field to relate directly to the role. Business administration, supply chain, law, or finance degrees typically align. A general arts degree paired with contract management experience needs documentation showing the theoretical connection.
Target federal contractors over direct agencies
Private federal contractors like defense and aerospace firms sponsor E-3 visas for contract specialists far more routinely than federal agencies, which cannot hire non-citizens directly. Focus your search on companies holding active government contracts.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and paperwork
The LCA must be DOL-certified before your consulate appointment, and contract specialist roles require precise prevailing wage documentation. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, reducing employer friction at the offer stage.
Clarify sponsorship before accepting an offer
Ask whether the employer has sponsored E-3 visas previously and whether their HR or legal team handles LCA filings in-house. Employers unfamiliar with the E-3 sometimes conflate it with H-1B and assume a lottery is involved, which can stall or kill the offer.
Search Migrate Mate for contract specialist roles
Migrate Mate filters jobs by E-3 sponsorship history, so you're only seeing employers who have actively filed for Australian workers. Search by role type and location to find contract specialist openings with verified sponsorship willingness.
Prepare a credentials packet before active outreach
Assemble your degree transcripts, any Australian professional certifications, and a summary of your contract management experience before you start applying. USCIS and the consular officer need clear evidence your qualifications meet specialty occupation requirements.
E-3 Visa Contract Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Contract Specialist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Contract Specialist roles where employers have a track record of E-3 sponsorship, so you're not wasting time on postings from companies unfamiliar with the visa. Filter by location, industry, and role type to narrow results to positions that fit your background and target state.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Contract Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided your job duties require at least a bachelor's degree in a related field such as business administration, supply chain management, law, or finance. Roles that involve drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts within a regulated or commercial environment consistently meet the USCIS specialty occupation standard. General coordinator titles with no degree requirement are harder to qualify.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Contract Specialist roles?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap for individual applicants, so you can apply any time of year and begin work once your visa is issued. The H-1B has an 85,000-slot annual cap with a lottery that left most registrants unselected in recent years. For Australian contract specialists, the E-3 is the direct path, and it's renewable indefinitely as long as you hold a qualifying role.
Can I switch Contract Specialist employers on an E-3?
You can, but each employer change requires a new LCA and a new visa stamp at a consulate before starting with the new employer. There is no portability mechanism like the one available under H-1B. Australians who are already in the U.S. on E-3 status sometimes travel back to Australia for a same-day or next-day appointment rather than waiting for a local consulate slot.