Contracts & Grants Administrator

The Water Research Foundation (WRF); Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, 1

401K with company match

Paid vacation, sick, and holiday

Job summary

The Water Research Foundation in Denver is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support the development, administration, and implementation of contracts and sponsored awards. This role reports to the Director, Contracts Administration and emphasizes risk management, compliance, and collaboration across departments.

The position is hybrid with two days per week in the Denver office, requires a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of related experience, and offers benefits including medical, dental,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, political science, law, or related field.
• Two+ years of progressively responsible experience in sponsored projects, legal services, compliance, contract administration, or a related field.
• Direct experience administering contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or sponsored projects.
• Knowledge of common agreement types and contracting instruments, such as cost-reimbursement, fixed-price, nondisclosure, and letters of agreement.
• Experience with 2 CFR Part 200 cost principles and federal agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft contracts, amendments, and letters of agreement using established templates.
• Route and track contract documents through execution.
• Maintain accurate contract files and update contract information in the contract management system and ERP.
• Track agreements, amendments, insurance documentation, and related records.
• Assist with the review and negotiation of contractual terms and conditions.

Skills

Contract administration

Compliance

Risk management

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, political science, law, or related field

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Adobe

Outlook

Job description

The Water Research Foundation in Denver is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support the development, administration, and implementation of contracts and sponsored awards. This role reports to the Director, Contracts Administration and emphasizes risk management, compliance, and collaboration across departments.

The position is hybrid with two days per week in the Denver office, requires a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of related experience, and offers benefits including medical, dental,