Contracts and Grants Specialist

Grants and Contracts Specialist

Under general supervision, researches, writes, reviews, and monitors grants, contracts and proposals to ensure departments are in compliance with grant and contract policies, procedures and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience equivalent to three years professional level grants writing or administration work; OR a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related area may substitute for two years of the required experience. Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License and be able to meet the Community's insurance carrier requirements. Must successfully complete a background check.

Examples of Duties:

• Writes proposals/negotiates with Federal and State funding agencies. Reviews contract documents to ensure accuracy.
• Makes recommendations to Community Council, through the Contracts and Grants Manager for approval.
• Responds to inquiries regarding grant/contract policies and procedures.
• Ensures all Departments comply with grant and contract requirements.
• Maintains files on all grants and contracts.
• Assists Department Directors with funding projections, additional funding, and related activities.
• Establishes new grant programs.
• Reviews or writes modifications for grants and contracts.
• Assesses existing and proposed Community regulations for impact on grants and contracts.
• Coordinates with Contracts and Grants Manager for input and direction.
• Coordinates monitoring by regulatory/contractual agencies.
• Prepares formal responses to monitoring reports.
• Prepares and submits accountability reports on the progress of various grant funded programs.
• Provides technical assistance to Department Directors, Community Council, and federal and state agency representatives.
• Compiles statistical and informational data for use in reports.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.