Grants & Contracts Specialist

Overview

Specialize in both pre-award and post-award grant management activities, with a strong emphasis on contracts management, to ensure efficient operations, compliance, and resource optimization in support of HARC's objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively monitor funding opportunity sites for new announcements.
• Identify and communicate potential funding opportunities to relevant teams.
• Review and validate completeness and accuracy of funding proposals.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators and Program Coordinators for high-quality grant applications.
• Stay updated on funding guidelines and requirements for timely submissions.
• Perform daily post-award administration to manage project resources effectively.
• Manage subcontractor agreements, ensuring contract compliance and audit requirements.
• Maintain and update grants management information system.
• Participate in month-end financial closing processes to identify and resolve budget or expense irregularities.
• Serve as a liaison with sponsors, subcontractors, and consultants on contractual matters.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of financial system processes for enhanced efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with two years of experience, or four to ten years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet search engines. Database skills a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and independently.
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, and quality.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
• Regularly sit, with occasional standing and walking.
• Specific vision abilities for close work.

Competencies:

• Analytical thinking.
• Creative problem-solving.
• Technical skills and continuous learning.
• Customer service orientation.
• Effective communication.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Written and oral communication.
• Quality management.
• Business acumen.
• Adaptability and initiative.