Grants and Contracts Specialist

Company: Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.
Location: Columbia
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Working at Enterprise means creating opportunity for low- and moderate income people through affordable housing in thriving communities. Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with an exceptional benefits package . The Enterprise family of companies includes:

• Enterprise Community Partners
• Enterprise Community Investment
• Enterprise Community Development
• Enterprise Business Partners
• Bellwether Enterprise
• Enterprise ResidentialJob Description SummaryThis is a tremendous opportunity for a professional who will serve as a valuable member of the Operations Management department. The Specialist will be responsible for the oversight and administration of all pre-award/post-award activities related to the management of federal and private contracts and awards. They will provide guidance in the preparation and processing of proposals and for their management when awarded. In addition, the Specialist will assist in planning, coordinating, and supervising the activities of the clients in their portfolio; for developing and administering procedures to comply with appropriate regulations relating to the administration of government/public/private grants, and contracts; and for the implementation and application of such procedures and regulations. This position reports to the Director, Grants and Contracts Management.Job DescriptionJob Responsibilities
  • Provides support on all activities related to the administration and management of grants and contracts, including responding to solicitations, preparing and managing agreements, conducting procurement actions, overseeing deadlines and reporting requirements, monitoring subawards, processing payments, and processing contractual actions (extensions, modifications, termination, disbursements, etc.).
  • Develops vendor solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, etc.) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and funder's requirements.
  • Performs reviews of proposals and coordinates with senior managers on scheduling and procedures for technical evaluations of proposals.
  • Performs basic analyses for firm, fixed price, etc. and determines appropriate contract vehicle and pricing arrangement based on program requirements. Negotiates with vendors on proposed pricing, performance, technical terms, and/or contract provisions.
  • Collaborates with managers on developing appropriate specifications, work statements and evaluation criteria. Collaborates with Legal on drafting terms and conditions for subawards, master agreements, professional services agreements, etc.
  • Performs the full range of actions required for the appropriate management of federal subawards and ensures grantee's compliance with the Federal regulations contained in the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), including eligibility concerns, cost principles, cost sharing, reporting (e.g. FFATA), monitoring, following close-out procedures, etc.
  • Provides technical assistance and training to contractors and grantees.
  • Receives and investigates inquiries pertaining to grants and contracts agreements and purchase orders; reviews documentation and prepares responses and recommendations.
  • Maintains project files and records updated.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree required.
    • Minimum of five years working with Federal and private grants and contracts.
    • Demonstrated ability to work with budgets.
    • Experience with the Administrative Requirements for Federal Awards, including pre- and post-award requirements and cost principles contained in 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance).
    • Experience Interpreting Federal, State, and local regulations and the terms and conditions of contracts and awards.
    • Ability to exercise independent judgement, initiative and resourcefulness in making decisions.
    • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a team environment, often under pressure, prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines.
    • Superior collaboration and relationship building skills and professionalism in interpersonal relations.
    • Knowledge of business practices enough to evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility and/or contractor performance.
    • Ability to organize and consolidate information from multiple sources and write succinctly and clearly.
    • Experience and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Workday, QuickBase and another web based and database software.

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