Contracts/Grant Specialist

Contract/Grant Administrator

MAKE SURE THEY HAVE GRANTS and it mentions in resume (5 years of federal grants required)

Visas from 2019

Filled out form - years must be minimum required and 3references

Job Description

The Candidate will be part of the CPA Contract Administration and Procurement (CAP) team, performing highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work.

The Candidate Will Perform These Tasks:

• Will manage, monitor, or audit complex technical contracts or grants for the agency.
• Works directly with partners to support the design, research, preparation, and execution of the state program plans. Develops methods and
  
  

strategies for assessing grant or contract performance.

• Monitors compliance with of contracts and grants by reviewing agreements, contracts, expenses, activities, and federal and state regulations to
  
  

ensure all requirements are followed and performance metrics are met

• May conduct policy research work and data analysis in multiple areas.
• May coordinates and/or analyzes project costs and provide input into budget justifications and budget revisions for contracts and grants.
• Serves as a liaison between the division or agency by attending meetings, responding to information requests, and resolving issues between parties
  
  

involved.

• Coordinates and provides inputs to work plans and timelines
• Maintains current knowledge of legislation and efforts by federal, state, and local governments. Drafts and reviews legislation, fiscal notes, and
  
  

determines administrative costs for pending legislation. Monitors legislative hearings of interest as appropriate.

• Assists with project management and procurements for contracts and grants as needed
• May perform data validation and analysis.
• Responds timely to customer service requests.
• Performs related work as assigned.
  
  

Candidate Skills And Qualifications:

Must be able to:

• Participate and/or lead in coordination, planning, and scheduling of grant management with CPA staff.
• Create grant management written standards and procedures as well as work independently.
• Keep management informed of status of on activities through accurate, timely, and appropriate reporting.
• Work independently in a diverse team environment with on-site and remote teams.
• Ability to Multi-task and work with an attention to detail.
• Identify problems and propose innovative solutions.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly, accurately, and effectively both verbally and in writing.
  
  

Must Have:

• Strong skill set in grant implementation, management, monitoring, and audit.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong research and problem-solving skills.
• Strong skills in budget planning and justification.
• Strong skills in legislative interpretation.
  
  

MUST HAVE

10 Required Experience with complex technical contracts, grants, or auditing contracts and grants

7 Required Experience With Federal And State Grant Management.

5 Required Experience with procurement contracts

5 Required Experience With Grant Program Implementation

5 Required Experience leading a team on contract, grant, research, policy or data analysis projects.

5 Required Experience With Federal Grant Audits.

5 Required Knowledge of security policies and procedures for technical contracts, grants, or auditing contracts and grants

Preferred

5 Preferred Experience with broadband, telecommunication, or other related technologies

2 Preferred Experience with the Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Project, Word, Visio, Excel and PowerPoint

2 Preferred Experience in contributing to or writing proposals, grants, or contracts

2 Preferred Experience With State Or Federal Budgeting

2 Preferred Experience utilizing Salesforce in the performance of job duties