Award Administrator (Hybrid-Remote)

Location: Tacoma, WA

About the Position

The Award Administrator is responsible for providing institutional-level support to sponsored programs administration services including creating and maintaining relationships with extramural sponsors, presenting information to all stakeholders on behalf of the Department of Programs (DoP), directing negotiations and other efforts to timely resolution, and administrative problem-solving.

This full-time hybrid position offers a flexible schedule of 2 in-office days and 3 remote workdays per week. Candidates must be based near one of our corporate offices in Bethesda, MD; Frederick, MD; Tacoma, WA; or Fayetteville, NC.

Salary Range

• $70,000. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of two (2) years' pre-award experience within the grants and contracts arena, and/or contracting experience, with emphasis in language/contract term review and recommendation
• Experience with the administration of awards from various federal sponsors including grants and/or contracts
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and proactively is required
• Strong written and oral communication with a high level of customer service required
• Experience managing fixed price, time & materials/labor hour, and cost type contracts (and/or subcontracts) and solid understanding of Government regulations associated with the administration of each
• Ability to perform and comprehend price analyses
• Advanced skills in grammar and technical editing ability required
• Computer skills including intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software required
• Basic understanding of OMB Regulations, DoDGAR, FAR, DFARS, and other applicable regulations
• Additional Locations: Fayetteville Office, Frederick, MD, Bethesda, MD