Awards Officer

Location:

Boone, NC, United States
Job
Date Posted:
Sep 9, 2026

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At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

We are seeking an Awards Officer to join our Awards Management Team in Boone, NC. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Awards Officer, you will have the opportunity to:

Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

Analyze, interpret, and advise on reporting and compliance requirements for all assigned awards, including review of financial, narrative, procurement, monitoring, and transportation documentation in light of award terms, conditions, and applicable United States Government (USG) and non-USG regulations. Guides and facilitates IHQ and field staff in the development and preparation of procedures and documentation necessary for awarding agency compliance and management.

Provide general financial management, monitoring expenditures vs. budget, to ensure that financial functions support the timely, effective, and efficient implementation of programs and expenditures are compliant with awarding agencies' policies. Supports the Awards Finance Analyst with monthly draw downs of funds from the Department of Health and Human Services Payment Management System and reviews proposal budgets and financial reports to ensure accuracy.

Coordinate with assigned awards and countries to ensure Samaritan's Purse has satisfactory award and sub-award programs. Works with Projects staff to follow up on award inquiries and submissions. Ensures timely processing and archiving of periodic reports and closeout reports for assigned countries.

Stay familiar with current rules and regulations according to each awarding agency, as well as internal procedures and accounting systems.

Train appropriate staff on awarding agency rules and regulations and Samaritan's Purse internal procedures for proposal development, award management, and procurement.

Other duties as assigned

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, International Development, or a related field with three or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination. Experience with U.S. Government and other major donors is strongly preferred, along with twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and other complex information, applying sound judgment to support effective ministry and organizational operations.

Ability to prepare clear reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public with professionalism and clarity.

Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish relevant facts, draw valid conclusions, and make sound decisions when evaluating complex issues.

Ability to interpret and apply technical instructions presented in mathematical, diagrammatic, written, or other forms while effectively managing multiple abstract and concrete variables with accuracy and attention to detail.

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