Contract & Grant Administrator

RAND is seeking a Contract & Grant Administrator to join our Contract Grant & Procurement Services department on the Foundation Team. This team primarily supports RAND’s research agreements sponsored by foundations. As a Contract & Grant Administrator, you will collaborate with RAND leaders and staff across research units and in Development to provide cradle-to-grave contract and grant administration.

You may perform any or all of the following duties:

• Review proposal requirements (e.g., RFP/RFQs and funder guidelines) to ensure RAND’s eligibility to submit proposals for work with a wide array of sponsors, including but not limited to Foundations.
• Collaborate with Development to ensure foundation relations are strongly supported.
• Attend proposal kick-off meetings where you will advise RAND research staff regarding proposal preparation, timelines, and interpretation of funder requirements.
• Coordinate the proposal budget approval process and prepare RAND’s business proposals.
• Package required proposal components and submit to funders.
• Review contract and grant agreements to ensure that the terms and conditions are in accordance with RAND’s policies and mission.
• Develop negotiation strategies and draft mutually acceptable terms and conditions consistent with RAND’s policies and the funder’s objectives.
• Monitor active awards for compliance with funders’ and RAND’s requirements.
• Oversee the preparation of project status reports and submit project financials to funders.
• Maintain and manage accurate electronic files and documentation.
• Serve as a primary liaison to RAND’s internal and external partners on substantial/sensitive contractual/business.
• Coordinate the award close-out process.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum BA/BS
• Minimum of 6 years related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Excel and Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Experience with Workday and/or Salesforce a plus
• Experience supporting a Development Office or working in a nonprofit organization a plus

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of various financial and non-financial agreements, and how they influence all aspects of project implementation, administration, and compliance.
• Ability to research, interpret, and communicate requirements to ensure RAND’s rights and obligations are protected.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with internal and external partners, remotely and in person.
• Ability to establish strategic and collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ability to manage a large volume of tasks, and competing priorities in a reliable manner.

Attributes

• Critical thinker who likes to help create solutions rather than wait for someone else to solve challenges
• Strong communication skills – ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and others.
• Organized and able to prioritize multiple deadlines
• Team player, enjoy working with people at all levels and people enjoy working with you
• High level of attention to detail

Location

Santa Monica, CA; Pittsburgh, PA or Washington, DC

(will consider hybrid/remote)

Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet

To apply visit:

https://rand.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/details/Contract---Grant-Administrator_R1164-1?q=R1164