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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 Senior Contract Manager
Document your contract management credentials early
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like CPCM or CFCM, and letters verifying contract portfolio size before applications begin. PERM audits frequently request this evidence, and gaps slow the labor certification process significantly.
Target employers holding active government contracts
Federal prime contractors and subcontractors routinely sponsor Senior Contract Managers under EB-2 and EB-3 because FAR compliance roles require specialized credentials. Defense, aerospace, and healthcare procurement employers file PERM applications most consistently for this title.
Search sponsor history using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Contract Manager roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This surfaces companies that have already completed PERM filings for this title rather than those open to sponsorship in theory only.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before negotiating
If your role requires an advanced degree or you have a master's in contract law or business, push for EB-2 classification. EB-2 priority dates are often current for many nationalities, potentially cutting years off your path to a green card.
Ask employers about PERM job description drafting
The PERM job description must match your actual duties precisely. Employers sometimes draft descriptions too narrowly or broadly, triggering DOL audit requests. Confirm your hiring manager coordinates with immigration counsel before OFLC submits the application.
Track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
USCIS publishes the Visa Bulletin monthly, showing which priority dates are current for your country and preference category. For EB-3 applicants from India or China, backlogs can span years, so filing your I-485 adjustment of status the moment your date becomes current matters.
Green Card Senior Contract Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Contract Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Senior Contract Manager positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree, and can qualify under EB-2 when the employer requires an advanced degree or you hold a master's in contract management, business administration, or a related field. The specific job description your employer submits to PERM determines the preference category, so the degree requirement written into the posting must match what the role genuinely needs.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status tied to a single employer. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and I-485 adjustment can take two to four years before priority date backlogs even begin, compared to an H-1B that activates within months. Green card sponsorship also requires employers to demonstrate through recruitment that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role.
What does the PERM process require from an employer sponsoring a Senior Contract Manager?
The employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices, to confirm no qualified U.S. applicant is available. They document those results and file an ETA Form 9089 with DOL. If OFLC audits the application, the employer must produce recruitment records within 30 days. The entire PERM stage typically runs six to twelve months before the I-140 petition can be filed.
How can I find Senior Contract Manager jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Senior Contract Manager openings filtered by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This removes guesswork about which employers will actually file PERM rather than just indicating openness to sponsorship. Government contractors, large healthcare systems, and multinational manufacturers are the most active sponsors for this title, so narrowing to those sectors on Migrate Mate surfaces the highest-probability opportunities.
Can I change jobs after my employer files the I-140 but before I receive my green card?
Under AC21 portability, you can change employers or roles without losing your priority date once your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. The new role must be in the same or similar occupational classification as the one on your original petition. For Senior Contract Managers, a move to a comparable contracts or procurement management role at a new employer generally qualifies, but confirm the occupational codes match before switching.