Senior Contracts and Grants Specialist

19 hours ago


Watertown, Massachusetts, United States American Institutes for Research Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Contracts and Grants Specialist to join our team at American Institutes for Research. This is a critical role that will play a key part in delivering our organization's mission to advance evidence in education, health, workforce, human services, and international development.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in contract and grants administration, with experience in managing complex post-award contracts and grants. They will be responsible for providing leadership in administering a diverse portfolio of contracts and grants, working with internal and external customers to meet shifting requirements and ensure customer satisfaction and quality and timeliness of work product.

The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work well independently and collaborate as a member of a team. They will also have experience in negotiating a variety of contractual instruments, including contracts, grants, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts, task orders, etc.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership in administering a diverse post-award contracts and grants portfolio
  • Respond in an informed and timely fashion to questions and requests for assistance
  • Prepare and negotiate various contractual instruments
  • Lead pre-award compliance risk review, preparation of business proposal forms, and responsive and compliant business volumes for client submission
  • Proactively engage in pre-award subcontracting matters, providing compliance guidance to partners and internal proposal teams
  • Review cost narratives and participate in design of pricing strategies/approaches in accordance with the proposal/pricing volume instructions
  • Develop, implement, and evolve processes and structures to ensure effective and compliant business systems and operations
  • Develop good business relationships with senior contracts officials of major customers in coordination with priorities of internal leadership
  • Stay informed of institute-wide research activities, industry trends, contract issues, and customer relationships to provide insight and advice that protects and advances AIR's success

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with at least 9 years of work experience and demonstrated capability considered
  • Or Master's degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience
  • At least 7 years of progressively complex and relevant full-cycle contracts experience
  • Substantial knowledge of federal rules and regulations, including Uniform Guidance, FAR, AIDAR, FTR
  • International experience and familiarity with major donors such as USAID and the United Nations
  • Experience in negotiating a variety of contractual instruments

What We Offer

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.



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