Grants Officer Job

Our client is a a nonprofit, nonpartisan strategic advisory organization dedicated to helping communities and the nation make sure all persons are ready for college, work and life. Informed by rigorous research and practical experience, our client forges innovative ideas, strategies and partnerships. A trusted resource for policy makers, advocates, researchers and program professionals, our client provides the information, connections and tools needed. The Grants Administrator and Budget Specialist reports to the Chief Administrative Officer.
Working closely with other senior staffers and external partners, s or he will support the grants management and budgeting efforts, while providing strategic forecasting support to the executive team. Responsibilities Support the executive team and senior staff on all aspects of the budget development and grants management functions by managing the execution of proposals, reporting and research. Manage re granting of funds to other organizations, including managing a high volume of contracts, monitoring and reporting. Manage contracts with both founders and sub contractors.
Review new contracts, create budgets for each, ensure reporting is timely and accurate. Prepare detailed project and founder budgets for directors' review. Work with each support unit to manage its budget effectively, coaching staffers where appropriate. As needed, negotiate and manage major vendor contracts, Lead all reporting and compliance requirements for founders, ensure high quality output in a timely fashion. Liaise with grants management staff of current founders on day to day matters, manage all necessary follow up.
Manage on going generation of content and materials for existing and new founders, including proposals, final reports and letters of inquiry, marketing collateral, and outcomes data. Participate in the identification, research and targeting of potential new founders, and Help identify and plan new development opportunities beyond institutional donors. Education, Skills and Experience required Four year degree from an accredited college or university. Three to five years grants or contracts management and budgeting experience.