Grant and Contract Manager​/Officer

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Grant and Contract Manager/Officer

Full Time Professional Hamilton, New Jersey, Hamilton Township, NJ, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $78,107.00 To $ Annually

Company Description The Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) is a policy design and implementation partner devoted to improving outcomes for people enrolled in Medicaid. We connect people and ideas to spark insights, build expertise, strengthen leadership, and spread innovations. Across sectors and disciplines , we support our partners to make more effective, efficient, and equitable care possible.

The passion, expertise and creativity of CHCS’ staff make our work possible. We are dedicated to building a workplace that values the perspectives of and provides a sense of belonging to all individuals.

Position Overview

CHCS is seeking a Grants and Contracts Officer to join its Finance team. This position will support the administration of grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and contributing to the successful execution of funded projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in grants and contracts management, coupled with paralegal experience to assist in the review, negotiation, and administration of legal agreements.

This

full-time, exempt, mid-level position will report to the Senior Grants and Contracts Officer and is based in the CHCS office, near Princeton, NJ. CHCS is operating on a hybrid schedule, with one day in the office and four days remote. Local candidates are desired; remote candidates outside of the NJ/PA/NY area will be considered but will be required to travel to the home office periodically.

Primary Responsibilities

• Proposal Preparation Support to Program Staff :
  • Collaborate with project teams to gather necessary information for grant and contract proposals.
  • Prepare and assemble required compliance documents to be included in grant proposal submission in accordance with application guidelines.
  • Support Senior Grants and Contracts Officer with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) review
• Grant and Contract Management :
  • Generate Subcontract Agreements, Grants and Amendment letters in Salesforce: obtain appropriate approvals, maintain records and organizational data in Salesforce.
  • Manage outgoing grants and subcontracts throughout the contract lifecycle.
  • Provide preliminary grant/contract review as needed to identify terms and flag discrepancies.
• Documentation and Record Keeping :
  • Ensure Staff compliance with funder Confidentiality, NDA and Publicity terms.
  • Solicit Business Size Classifications from new Subcontractors/Consultants and record/maintain data in Salesforce.
  • Manage Staff Assignments in Salesforce.
  • Assist in monthly review of expired contracts and perform contract closeout when required.
  • Maintain active State Registrations and State Registered Agents:
    Register new States as needed and record data in a Master file.
  • Maintain master Certificates of Insurance and update as needed.
• Support Director of Program Finance with
  • Upload funder invoices and Financial Reports into Salesforce.
  • Contact funder for payment status when needed.

Core Competencies/ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years in grants and contracts management, preferably within a non-profit setting.
• Excellent communications skills: ability to write effectively and communicate tactfully both internally and externally.
• Superior organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, follow-through and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses experience reviewing and analyzing contract documents for accuracy, performance risk, and compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other team members.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of judgement and prioritize work accordingly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with internal team members…