Grants and Contracts Specialist

7 days ago

Bethesda, Maryland, United States Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Full time
About the Role

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a leading healthcare nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the mission to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. We are seeking a highly skilled Grants and Contracts Specialist to join our team.

Job Summary

The Grants and Contracts Specialist will work under the general direction of the Manager, Post-Award to assist with Post-Award activities related to the Foundation's portfolio of grants and awards. This includes basic research, research training, clinical trial, and clinical care awards. The successful candidate will have knowledge of grant/award management principles and guidelines, technical expertise, and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist the Manager of Post-Award with steering the performance of Post-Award activities, including award management, customer service, and tracking key performance indicators.
  • Monitor incoming renewal applications and screen documentation for adherence to terms and conditions of the award and Foundation policies.
  • Monitor general email inboxes under portfolio and address inquiries.
  • Keep Program staff and grantees updated on upcoming grant report deadlines.
  • Process and review renewal reports and expense reports, and work closely with awardees and Program staff to resolve various support needs.
  • Assist with preparing monthly payment authorization schedule for grants and awards; verify accuracy of scheduled payments.
  • Process and execute various Post-Award activities and ad hoc requests, such as no-cost extensions, de-obligation notifications, Transfer of Institutions, and Change of Principle Investigator.
Requirements
  • Four-year degree or equivalent education/experience required.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a grants or contracts professional, preferably with at least one year in a grantmaking organization.
  • Relevant experience working with grants management systems, databases, and CRMs. Familiarity with SmartSimple or Salesforce a plus.
  • Strong data handling skills and proficiency in Excel.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and confidentiality.
  • Ability to identify problems and find creative, effective solutions.
  • Aptitude for quantitative analysis and ability to monitor and evaluate performance metrics.
  • Ability to process large volumes of email inquiries on a daily basis. Excellent judgment in handling a variety of internal and external customer service issues.
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple requests and competing deadlines in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills: must be able to communicate confidently and effectively to different stakeholders. Role requires public speaking and training others.
What We Offer

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is committed to offering competitive compensation (base pay and incentive), benefits, and professional development opportunities that maximize our ability to recruit, retain, reward, and motivate a highly qualified and diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a holistic well-being program; health savings and flexible spending accounts; employer-provided life and disability insurance; retirement savings benefits; and a variety of work-life benefits to support employees and their family members.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. We strive to recruit and maintain a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, physical or mental disability, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or testing, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or any characteristic protected by law.

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