Grants Specialist

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHERThe Grants Specialist provides highly specialized public awards administration and finance / accounting- related services to the Western Grants team. The Grants Service Network (GSN) within the Conservancy, provides guidance and administrative support for awards of funds to the Conservancy from United States federal, state, and local government agencies, multilateral agencies, and other national and local governments. The GSN also administers the Conservancy's grants of funds to other entities, including those funded by a government agency, multilateral organization, other non-profit organization, private foundation, or private donor.Position location is flexible within the US with the option for a home office or an established TNC office.The Grants Specialist is directly responsible for the administration of all aspects of publicly funded awards from pre-award to award implementation and closeout. Their duties include review of funder solicitations, review of proposals and budgets, agreement and amendment negotiation, agreement set-up in the Conservancy's finance system, review of agreement financial data for accuracy and compliance, and maintenance of agreement auditable files. They work closely with award managers to ensure that the terms and conditions of agreements are met and properly documented and communicates directly with the agency contracting officers. The Grants Specialist is also directly responsible for the due diligence and administrative aspects of grants out to grantee organizations. Additionally, they assist staff in their specialty area and respond to moderately complex employee / management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of the subject areaRESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPEAdministers public awards.Ensures programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.Reinforces consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provides support and training related to award administration.WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOUAre you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We're looking for someone with strong experience in working with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience in management of controls and reports of a business unit. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!The ideal candidate will have all or some of the qualifications. If you don't have all of them, please apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience : Experience administering public awards.Multi-lingual skills and / or multi-cultural experience appreciated.Non-profit accounting experience preferred.Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Experience monitoring for and ensuring compliance with organizational policy, applicable law and regulation, and finance / accounting / management best practice.Experience analyzing a regulatory framework and applying it to the situation at hand.WHAT YOU'LL BRINGBachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 3 years' related experience or equivalent combination.Experience with accounting / financial issues and analysis.Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.Technical experience with spreadsheet programs, general ledger reports and financial management tools.Experience, coursework or other training with U.S. Federal Uniform Guidance, state and local regulations, multilateral and international regulations, and standard contract clauses, as applicable.WHAT WE BRINGSince 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org / careers.We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.SALARY INFORMATIONThe starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $55,776.00 -$88,620.00 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Salary : $55,776 - $88,620