What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Contract Compliance Expert position at Amerit Consulting?
About the Opportunity: We are excited to announce an opportunity for an experienced Contract Grant Management Specialist to join our team at Amerit Consulting. As a key member of our staff, you will be responsible for providing analytical, financial, and training activities in support of contract and grant proposal development, grant-writing, funding, administration, and budget development.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, financial, and training skills, with the ability to apply contract law and legal terms, negotiate agreements, and develop effective working relationships with stakeholders. You will work closely with senior departmental administrators, less experienced department staff, and external partners to ensure successful project outcomes.
As a Contract Grant Management Specialist, you will analyze research funding trends and sources, forecast, plan, and manage research portfolios, coordinate and identify, develop, and present proposals, contracts, and other agreements, negotiate, administer, and monitor contract and grant awards, and provide guidance, counsel, coaching, and mentoring on complex contractual matters.
To excel in this role, you will need a Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience/training, excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will also have experience working in a fast-paced environment, preferably in higher education or a related field.