Grant and Contract Manager/Officer
$78,107–$121,067 year
HybridTrenton, New Jersey, United States or Mays Landing, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Collaborate with project teams to gather information for grant and contract proposals, preparing compliance documents for submission. Generate subcontract agreements, grant amendments, and letters in Salesforce while managing outgoing grants and subcontracts throughout the contract lifecycle. Provide preliminary reviews to identify terms and flag discrepancies, ensuring staff compliance with confidentiality, NDA, and publicity terms. Maintain master files for state registrations, certificates of insurance, and staff assignments, assisting with monthly contract reviews and closeouts. Upload funder invoices and financial reports, contacting funders for payment status as needed. This mid-level role reports to the Senior Grants and Contracts Officer in a hybrid environment with one day in the office and four days remote.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 – 5 years in grants and contracts management
- preferably within a non-profit setting
- Excellent communications skills: ability to write effectively and communicate tactfully both internally and externally
- Superior organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, follow-through and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Possesses experience reviewing and analyzing contract documents for accuracy, performance risk, and compliance with contract terms and conditions
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other team members
- Maintain confidentiality
- Ability to exercise a high degree of judgement and prioritize work accordingly in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with internal team members and external vendors and funders
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Zoom
- Experience with grant management software, such as Salesforce
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with grant and contract compliance
- Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) knowledge
- National Contract Management Association (NCMA) certification (e.g., CPCM, CFCM)
- Paralegal certificate or equivalent paralegal experience
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