Award Administrator

The Geneva Foundation

. Provide institutional-level support to sponsored programs administration services .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grants and contracts administration, including pre-award processes, compliance with federal regulations, and effective communication with stakeholders. Proficient in financial oversight, proposal development, and administrative problem-solving within a deadline-driven environment.

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Grants And Contracts AdministrationProposal DevelopmentFederal Funding ComplianceFinancial OversightTechnical Editing

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Hard Skills

Pre-Award ExperienceBudget JustificationContract NegotiationPrice AnalysisGovernment RegulationsProposal Templates DevelopmentBiosketch FormattingSF-424 Form PreparationMilitary Logistics ManagementOperational Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationOral CommunicationCustomer ServiceAttention To DetailOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

FOAsRFAsDoDGARFARDFARSFixed Price ContractsTime & Materials ContractsCost Type ContractsGeneral Officers CommunicationCivilian Research Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide institutional-level support to sponsored programs administration services
Create and maintain relationships with extramural sponsors
Present information to stakeholders on behalf of the Department of Programs
Direct negotiations and efforts toward timely resolution
Provide administrative problem-solving
Review and assist with proposals for federal funding
Review and negotiate grants and contracts on behalf of the Geneva Foundation
Advise internal and external staff on critical and/or sensitive sponsored programs issues
Establish projects by completing required study startup activities with the Department of Programs and Finance
Provide financial and budgetary oversight for projects with portfolio counterparts
Draft CRADAs, NDAs, and/or teaming agreements
Review and submit accurate, compliant progress reports to sponsors
Support study closeout activities, sponsor disposition requirements, and receipt of final award deliverables
Maintain award documentation and sponsor or regulatory communications
Serve as primary point of contact between the Geneva Foundation and sponsors
Draft and submit sponsor correspondence, including prior approval requests and no-cost extensions
Distribute funding opportunities to investigators, collaborators, and research teams
Interpret FOAs, RFAs, program announcements, and sponsor guidance
Assist with proposal budgets and budget justifications
Conduct administrative and lay reviews for spelling, grammar, formatting, readability, narrative flow, and sponsor compliance
Manage proposal communications and track component submissions, deadlines, and administrative requirements
Develop and maintain proposal templates, checklists, routing tools, and proposal support resources
Format biosketches and supporting documents according to sponsor requirements
Draft tailored templates, including letters of support
Prepare, complete, and coordinate sponsor-required forms and application packages, including SF-424 form sets and attachments
Exercise sound judgment, organization, and attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required
Minimum of two (2) years' pre-award experience within the grants and contracts arena, and/or contracting experience, with emphasis in language/contract term review and recommendation
Experience with the administration of awards from various federal sponsors including grants and/or contracts
Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and proactively
Strong written and oral communication with a high level of customer service
Experience managing fixed price, time & materials/labor hour, and cost type contracts and/or subcontracts
Solid understanding of Government regulations associated with contract and subcontract administration
Ability to perform and comprehend price analyses
Advanced skills in grammar and technical editing
Intermediate-level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office software
Basic understanding of OMB Regulations, DoDGAR, FAR, DFARS, and other applicable regulations
Demonstrated knowledge of military logistics management and operations highly preferred
Experience communicating and coordinating with General Officers, Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs), and civilian contractors preferred
Ability to translate military leadership and unit-level operational experience into effective civilian research operations management practices preferred
Prior experience working at FT Bragg preferred
Experience analyzing command logistics programs, identifying operational or programmatic shortcomings, developing corrective recommendations, and presenting findings and recommendations to operational leaders preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedule
3 remote workdays per week
2 in-office days per week