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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
Serves as the expert contract negotiator to support complex procurement sourcing events and contract activities while providing analysis, guidance, leadership, and negotiation support. Manages a variety of procurement, administrative duties and contracts administration. Builds and maintains relationships and effective channels of communication with internal and external customers.
- Manages the negotiation of business terms for procurement contracts, contract amendments, renewals, extensions; preparing such contract amendments, renewals, extensions from a library of templates made available by the Office of the General Counsel and providing all the necessary documents to the Office of the General Counsel for final contract negotiations, drafting and review.
- Assists in the development and implementation of contracting strategy, policy, and process improvement initiatives.
- Oversees the administration of contracts, review contract submissions, including red-lines within documents and route to the appropriate contract review queue, if needed.
- Oversees performance of risk assessments to ensure risk and contract issues are appropriately identified and addressed in a timely manner and, under the supervision and direction of appropriate stakeholders, offer approaches to mitigate risks. Advises on best practice, including Uniform Commercial Code and other legal opinions that may affect legal documents from PO terms and conditions to contract close-out documents.
- Consults and works with Office of General Counsel with respect to compliance with applicable law, University policies and procedures, and with respect to the legal review and approval by Office of General Counsel of legal documents and agreements.
- Participates in competitive sourcing events by reviewing specifications to be included in solicitation documents where applicable. Provides advise on claims or complaints occurring in the performance of contracts as needed.
- Provides guidance and training on contracts, negotiations, and sourcing to develop and support Procurement Services and the FIU contracting community.
- Manages the Public Records Request (PRR) process to include acknowledging receipt of PRR, distribution of PRR to the appropriate Category team and working under guidance and direction of the Office of the General Counsel to provide responsive records to the requester.
- Develops and manages the procurement contracts Records Retention, Contract Renewals and Extensions logs.
- Prepares contract briefs and revisions summarizing contractual requirements. Provides contract summaries and ensures contract executions in accordance with University policy.
- Assist with maintaining detailed and organized audit files for each contract in the Total Contract Management (TCM) system as a result of a sourcing event, which will include original contract, all correspondence, changes/deviations, amendments, clarifications, payment schedules.
- Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status and facilitates contractor meetings as needed. Ensures that contractors follow federal, state, local laws and regulations, University policies and procedures.
- Performs closing activities as needed. Assist with special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and 4 years of experience.
Departmental Requirements
Prior experience working with contracts.
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree or specialized certification in a relevant field (Business Degree, Certified Paralegal etc.)
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
- Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$65,475 - $75,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Working Condition(s)
Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Expanded Background Check
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
Serves as the expert contract negotiator to support complex procurement sourcing events and contract activities while providing analysis, guidance, leadership, and negotiation support. Manages a variety of procurement, administrative duties and contracts administration. Builds and maintains relationships and effective channels of communication with internal and external customers.
- Manages the negotiation of business terms for procurement contracts, contract amendments, renewals, extensions; preparing such contract amendments, renewals, extensions from a library of templates made available by the Office of the General Counsel and providing all the necessary documents to the Office of the General Counsel for final contract negotiations, drafting and review.
- Assists in the development and implementation of contracting strategy, policy, and process improvement initiatives.
- Oversees the administration of contracts, review contract submissions, including red-lines within documents and route to the appropriate contract review queue, if needed.
- Oversees performance of risk assessments to ensure risk and contract issues are appropriately identified and addressed in a timely manner and, under the supervision and direction of appropriate stakeholders, offer approaches to mitigate risks. Advises on best practice, including Uniform Commercial Code and other legal opinions that may affect legal documents from PO terms and conditions to contract close-out documents.
- Consults and works with Office of General Counsel with respect to compliance with applicable law, University policies and procedures, and with respect to the legal review and approval by Office of General Counsel of legal documents and agreements.
- Participates in competitive sourcing events by reviewing specifications to be included in solicitation documents where applicable. Provides advise on claims or complaints occurring in the performance of contracts as needed.
- Provides guidance and training on contracts, negotiations, and sourcing to develop and support Procurement Services and the FIU contracting community.
- Manages the Public Records Request (PRR) process to include acknowledging receipt of PRR, distribution of PRR to the appropriate Category team and working under guidance and direction of the Office of the General Counsel to provide responsive records to the requester.
- Develops and manages the procurement contracts Records Retention, Contract Renewals and Extensions logs.
- Prepares contract briefs and revisions summarizing contractual requirements. Provides contract summaries and ensures contract executions in accordance with University policy.
- Assist with maintaining detailed and organized audit files for each contract in the Total Contract Management (TCM) system as a result of a sourcing event, which will include original contract, all correspondence, changes/deviations, amendments, clarifications, payment schedules.
- Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status and facilitates contractor meetings as needed. Ensures that contractors follow federal, state, local laws and regulations, University policies and procedures.
- Performs closing activities as needed. Assist with special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and 4 years of experience.
Departmental Requirements
Prior experience working with contracts.
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree or specialized certification in a relevant field (Business Degree, Certified Paralegal etc.)
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
- Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$65,475 - $75,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Working Condition(s)
Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Expanded Background Check
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Contract Analyst
Align your degree to contract specialization
PERM filings for Contract Analyst roles most often cite degrees in business administration, supply chain, or legal studies. If your credential is in an adjacent field, gather documentation showing how your coursework directly maps to contract management functions before applications begin.
Target industries with repeat PERM filings
Defense contractors, pharmaceutical companies, and large technology firms file PERM for Contract Analyst positions far more frequently than small businesses. Prioritizing employers in these sectors puts you in front of hiring managers who already understand the green card sponsorship process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify Contract Analyst roles at employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing history. Filtering by sponsorship record removes guesswork and surfaces companies whose legal and HR teams are already equipped to run PERM.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role, location, and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage tier yourself so your salary negotiation doesn't conflict with the wage PERM requires the employer to certify.
Raise sponsorship early in the offer stage
Contract Analyst roles with narrow scope descriptions can complicate PERM if the job duties evolve after the labor certification is filed. Confirm with your employer that the PERM job description matches your actual day-to-day work before the offer letter is finalized.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 filing criteria
Roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent professional experience in contract law or procurement may qualify under EB-2. If only a bachelor's degree is required, your employer will typically file under EB-3, which affects priority date timelines depending on your country of birth.
Green Card Contract Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Contract Analyst jobs qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship?
Yes. Contract Analyst positions regularly qualify under EB-2 or EB-3 when they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as business, supply chain, or legal studies and involve specialized analytical duties. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with the DOL before filing the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
How does the green card process for Contract Analysts differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa sponsorship grants temporary work authorization, typically in three-year increments, and is subject to an annual lottery cap. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery cap. PERM requires the employer to conduct a formal recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. worker is available, which adds time upfront but results in a permanent status rather than a renewable nonimmigrant visa.
How long does PERM labor certification take for a Contract Analyst role?
PERM processing at the DOL currently runs anywhere from six months to over two years depending on whether the application is audited. Once PERM is certified, your employer files the I-140 with USCIS, and you file for adjustment of status when a visa number is available. Total timelines from PERM filing to green card approval often exceed two to four years for most countries of birth.
Where can I find Contract Analyst jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Contract Analyst openings filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history. Rather than applying broadly and asking each employer whether they sponsor, you can identify companies whose legal and HR teams have already run PERM for similar roles, which significantly reduces the risk of a dead end mid-process.
Can a Contract Analyst role qualify under EB-2 rather than EB-3?
EB-2 eligibility requires the role to mandate a master's degree or its equivalent, meaning a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in contract management or a related specialty. If the posted job description only requires a bachelor's degree, USCIS will typically classify it as EB-3. Your employer's immigration counsel determines which category fits the role's actual minimum requirements.