Contract/Grant Specialist

Job Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Contract/Grant Specialist to manage and oversee contractual and grant-related activities within our organization. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring compliance, optimizing contract negotiations, and supporting business development initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where expertise in procurement, legal drafting, and contract management is essential for success. Duties • Manage the full lifecycle of contracts and grants, including drafting, review, negotiation, and execution. • Oversee procurement processes, vendor management, and contractor management to ensure compliance with organizational policies and federal regulations such as the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and UCC law. • Conduct thorough document review, records management, and compliance management to ensure all contractual obligations are met accurately and efficiently. • Collaborate with legal teams on intellectual property law, legal drafting, and change management to mitigate risks and protect organizational interests. • Support business development efforts through proposal writing, strategic planning, pricing analysis, and technical writing. • Develop acquisition strategies, grant solicitations, requests for proposals (RFPs), funding opportunity announcements (FOAs), and related documents. • Conduct market research, cost analyses, and risk assessments to support acquisition or grant planning. • Drafting and managing evaluation criteria and scoring methodologies. • Facilitating evaluation teams and technical review panels. • Ensuring integrity, confidentiality, and fairness in the evaluation process. • Maintaining all required source selection documentation. • Provide guidance to program and technical personnel on procurement/grant requirements, competitive procedures, and policy compliance. • Conduct cost and price reviews, negotiate terms and conditions, and prepare award recommendations. • Ensure compliance with procurement regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS), Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), agency-specific rules, or organizational policies. • Prepare award documents, agreements, contracts, modifications, and funding instruments. Qualifications • Three (3) years experience in procurement, vendor management, contract negotiation, and document review within a corporate or government setting. • Strong understanding of compliance management, UCC law, FAR regulations, and contractor management practices. • Excellent legal drafting skills with familiarity in intellectual property law and technical writing. • Demonstrated ability in strategic planning, proposal writing, pricing analysis, and business development activities. • Exceptional negotiation skills coupled with effective change management capabilities. • Strong organizational skills with meticulous records management abilities. • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field; advanced certifications or experience in legal or contract management preferred. This role is integral to maintaining our organization’s contractual integrity while supporting growth initiatives through strategic negotiations and compliance oversight. Job Types: Part-time, Contract Pay: $35.00 - $65.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job