Contract Specialist - 160233

Responsibilities: • Provide expert grant administration support with a focus on grant terminations and closeout actions in accordance with USAID and Federal regulations • Perform financial administration tasks including expenditure review, reimbursement processing, and financial accuracy verification • Collaborate with Agreement Officers (AOs) and grant recipients to ensure all closeout actions are completed correctly and on time • Draft and disseminate closeout letters and official communications to recipients • Review and process all actions required for proper closeout of Federal awards • Enter, track, and process actions within USAID grants and financial management systems • Request and review final indirect cost rate agreements as needed • Conduct final award reviews and provide recommendations to the AO • Review financial reports submitted by recipients and recommend follow‑up actions • Ensure completeness and accuracy of grant files and maintain closeout tracking • Monitor the de‑obligation of Federal funds and ensure proper documentation • Coordinate with AOs when issues arise that may impact timely completion of work • Maintain strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in a hybrid environment Required Qualifications • Minimum 5 years of U.S. Government grant management experience • At least 1 year of experience terminating grants and negotiating final award budgets • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field • Strong knowledge of Federal grant regulations and USAID policies • Experience processing actions in government grants and financial management systems • Ability to quickly understand complex award mechanisms (e.g., Government‑to‑Government, Title II, Interagency Awards, Public International Organizations) • Strong analytical, financial review, documentation, and communication skills • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment • Public Trust clearance (or ability to obtain) • FAC‑C (Professional) or CFCM certification Qualifications: • Minimum 5 years of U.S. Government grant management experience • At least 1 year of experience terminating grants and negotiating final award budgets • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field • Strong knowledge of Federal grant regulations and USAID policies • Experience processing actions in government grants and financial management systems • Ability to quickly understand complex award mechanisms (e.g., Government‑to‑Government, Title II, Interagency Awards, Public International Organizations) • Strong analytical, financial review, documentation, and communication skills • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment • Public Trust clearance (or ability to obtain) • FAC‑C (Professional) or CFCM certification Compensation: & Benefits • Salary Range $70,000 - $87,000 • Full‑time position with long‑term contract potential • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k) • Hybrid work environment (Washington, DC - on‑site 3 days/week) • Minimal travel