Grants & Contracts Specialist

SRA International; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

SRA International in Oxford, Ohio is seeking a Grants & Contracts Specialist to manage the lifecycle of external funding from proposal preparation to final closeout. In this role, you will ensure compliance with organizational policies and federal/state laws.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field and has over 2 years of contract administration experience. Proficiency in Excel and a keen attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in grant or contract administration.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of external funding from proposal to closeout.
• Review grant agreements and set up financial tracking.
• Prepare and submit periodic financial reports to funders.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Familiarity with Grants.gov

Knowledge of federal regulations

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Tools

ERP software (NetSuite, Workday)

Job description

Job Title: Grants & Contracts Specialist

Department: Post Award Services

Worker Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salary

Position Salary Minimum: $50,000

Position Salary Maximum: $53,000

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Job Description Summary

The Grants & Contracts Specialist manages the full lifecycle of external funding—from initial proposal preparation to final closeout. You will serve as the primary point of contact for administrative and financial matters, ensuring all activities comply with organizational policies, donor requirements (e.g., Uniform Guidance), and federal/state laws.

Key Responsibilities

Post-Award & Compliance

• Review grant agreements and contracts for "red flag" clauses; set up financial tracking in the accounting system.
• Track expenditures to ensure funds are spent according to the approved budget and timeline.
• Oversee any pass-through funding to partners, ensuring they are also in compliance.

Reporting & Closeout

• Prepare and submit periodic financial reports to funders.
• Maintain impeccable records for annual audits or donor-specific site visits.
• Reconcile final accounts and ensure all deliverables have been met before the grant period ends.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field AND 2+ years of experience in grant or contract administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree AND Non‑Profit or Higher Education experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficiency in Excel and specialized systems like Grants.gov, eRA Commons, or ERP software (NetSuite, Workday, etc.).
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to explain complex federal regulations to non‑finance staff.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513‑529‑3560.