Grants and Contracts Administrator

Job Title: Grants and Contracts Administrator

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Location:

Evanston, IL - Hybrid, 2 Days On-site

Position Type: Direct Hire

Talent Fish is casting a line for a Grants and Contracts Administrator with our premier client! This is a hybrid, direct hire role based in Evanston, IL.

The reason this position exists is to manage and administer the full lifecycle of grants and contracts, from proposal development and submission through post-award management and project close-out, ensuring compliance, financial accuracy, and effective communication among internal teams and external sponsors.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of grants and contracts administration experience.
• Experience with federal government contracts is highly preferred!
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and private sponsor regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with grant management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of financial management and budgeting principles (Uniform Guidance preferred).

• Coordinate preparation and submission of grant and contract proposals.
• Maintain organized tracking and reporting databases for grants and contracts.
• Review funding opportunities and identify eligibility, terms, and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor and internal requirements, including reporting deadlines.
• Develop and manage grant/contract budgets, track expenses, and support financial reporting.
• Negotiate and execute sub-awards; perform subrecipient monitoring.
• Draft amendments for no-cost extensions and budget revisions using templates.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for sponsors and research staff.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams and external funding agencies.
• Identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

The expected salary range for this position is $61,100 - $84,149 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. Talent Fish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to: reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.

Talent Fish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. Talent Fish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible.

At Talent Fish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!