Contract Management Specialist I

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Professional Development- Developing professional expertise. Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues Customer Service- Effectively identify, prioritize and communicate with leadership and stakeholders. Demonstrate clear, diplomatic, effective oral and written communication skills to clients. Exhibit initiative, effort, resourcefulness and professional demeanor when providing detailed contract, budget, development, negotiation or management assistance, as required. Develop and strengthens relationships with other departments whose services and products are integrated. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff. Provide guidance and training on relevant aspects of budget and contracting issues to these constituencies. Ensure reasonable follow-up on outstanding issues, and escalate relevant issues as appropriate. Contract compliance- Assist stakeholders and business operations staff in developing agreements that comply with CCHMC policies and regulations (e.g. HIPAA, FDA, HSRP, export compliance, etc.), and apply those frameworks into contracting. Contract Negotiaton- Negotiate, draft, and process various types of contracts with public and private entities. Responsible for various types of research funding agreements with different sponsors (i.e., government federal and state, foundation, and industry). Responsible for agreements to support research and academic collaborations, including multi-site projects, such as data and materials transfer agreements, research collaboration agreements, services agreements (e.g. personal services, consulting, lab services, etc.), and network/consortium/registry agreements. Centralized support for 1-3 divisions JOB QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in a related field 3 years of work experience in a related job discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience Primary Location Remote Schedule Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Department Sponsored Programs Employee Status Regular FTE 1 Weekly Hours 40 *Expected Starting Pay Range *Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $61,401.60 - $78,291.20 About Us At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.  Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)  We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability Completion of Application You will be asked to fully complete each page of the application to the best of your knowledge. Failure to complete all parts of the application will result in a delay in processing and/or rejection of the application. Need Assistance or Accommodation? Assistance with Application: For assistance or technical support, email applicationassistance@cchmc.org. Accommodation: We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, email applicationassistance@cchmc.org.

Salary : $61,402 - $78,291