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Reference #: R2878 Job Type: Regular

Contract & Grant Support Specialist

RAND seeks a Contract & Grant Support Specialist to provide specialized administrative support and low complexity contract and grant administration to the office of RAND Contract and Grant Services.

Under the direction of Contract and Grant Specialists, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Host department wide virtual training subscriptions and curation of associated training documents, attendance records and CLE certificate management.

Assist Information Systems Administrator with data entry compliance; assist during audits (compile documents, act as a communication liaison)

Compile new sponsor vetting materials for management review and risk assessment of new business partnerships.

Perform administrative support for routine research related non-financial agreements such as nondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, memorandums of understanding, and data use agreements.

Draft simple contractual instruments in accordance with prescribed templates and guidelines.

Prepare routine correspondence and contract documentation to ensure timely and coordinated submittal.

Maintain and manage accurate electronic files and documentation for sponsored research agreements.

Perform accounting system contract record creation and change management for agreements and modifications that are less complex and on a smaller scale or contain routine terms.

Proposal support to include filling out administrative forms, assembling proposal documents (both electronic and hard copy), facilitating the mailing of hard copy proposals

Provide RAND subsidiary contract support such as direct general email alias inquiries; assist with intercompany agreement issue resolution; process intercompany agreement and amendments in accounting system; and attend regular status meetings and maintain communications with subsidiary contracting office.

Qualifications:

Critical thinker who likes to help create solutions rather than wait for someone else to solve challenges.

Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients via phone, email, remotely and in person

Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint required

Experience working in organizations with (federal or state) government contracting/grant environment is desirable

General familiarity with various financial and non-financial agreements

Organized and able to prioritize multiple deadlines

Must be able to work comfortably in a matrixed/non-hierarchical environment under general guidance and supervision

A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is required

Ability to manage a large volume of tasks, and competing priorities in a reliable, efficient manner.

Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to accommodate different communication styles

A self-starter who can exercise tact, courtesy and good judgment

Experience:

4 years minimum experience

Education Requirements

Minimum: High School Diploma; Preferred: BS/BA

Location(s):

Santa Monica, Washington DC (Arlington VA), Pittsburgh

Salary Range: $62,700 - $93,500 RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate's work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity.This position is overtime eligible. Successful candidates will be offered employment in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience. In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disab lities/sexual orientation/gender identity