Grants Officer

Michael Aaron Staffing, LLC; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Parental leave

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance

Volunteer opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Michael Aaron Staffing, LLC is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit healthcare policy organization in Princeton, NJ area to hire a Grants & Contracts Officer. The role offers a highly flexible hybrid schedule with one day in the office and four remote days, supporting the full lifecycle of grants, contracts, and subcontracts.

Ideal candidates bring strong grants and contracts management experience, nonprofit contracting exposure, and familiarity with FAR.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of grants and contracts management experience.
• Nonprofit contracting and compliance background preferred.
• Experience reviewing contracts for accuracy, compliance, terms and risk.
• FAR knowledge is a plus.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent paralegal experience preferred.
• NCMA CPCM or CFCM certification is an advantage.
• Experience with grant/contract management systems such as Salesforce desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and submission of grant and contract proposals and required compliance documentation.
• Manage outgoing grants and subcontracts throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Draft and generate subcontract agreements, grants, and amendment letters.
• Conduct preliminary reviews of grant and contract documents to identify discrepancies, risks, and compliance concerns.
• Support review of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Maintain contract documentation, approvals, organizational records, and compliance information.
• Monitor confidentiality, NDA, and publicity requirements.
• Assist with contract closeouts and review of expired agreements.
• Maintain state registrations, certificates of insurance, and related compliance documentation.
• Partner with Finance and program teams to support funder invoicing and financial reporting.

Skills

Grants and contracts management

FAR knowledge

Paralegal experience

Communication skills

Nonprofit sector experience

Education

Paralegal certificate or equivalent

NCMA CPCM or CFCM certification

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Grants & Contracts Officer | Princeton, NJ Area | Hybrid

Michael Aaron Staffing is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit healthcare policy organization seeking a Grants & Contracts Officer to join its Finance team. The position offers a highly flexible hybrid schedule with just one day per week in the office and four days remote.

This organization works to improve healthcare outcomes for individuals enrolled in Medicaid by partnering across sectors to develop more effective, efficient, and equitable approaches to care. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative organization where your work directly supports programs making a meaningful impact in healthcare.

The Grants & Contracts Officer will support the administration and full lifecycle of grants, contracts, and subcontracts while helping ensure compliance with funder and organizational requirements.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in grants and contracts management, preferably within a nonprofit environment, along with experience reviewing agreements and identifying contractual or compliance risks. Paralegal experience is highly valued for this position.

This is an opportunity to combine contracts, grants, compliance, finance, and legal support experience within an organization whose work has a meaningful impact on healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Support preparation and submission of grant and contract proposals and required compliance documentation


• Manage outgoing grants and subcontracts throughout the contract lifecycle


• Draft and generate subcontract agreements, grants, and amendment letters


• Conduct preliminary reviews of grant and contract documents to identify discrepancies, risks, and compliance concerns


• Support review of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)


• Maintain contract documentation, approvals, organizational records, and compliance information


• Monitor confidentiality, NDA, and publicity requirements


• Assist with contract closeouts and review of expired agreements


• Maintain state registrations, certificates of insurance, and related compliance documentation


• Partner with Finance and program teams to support funder invoicing and financial reporting

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of grants and contracts management experience


• Nonprofit experience strongly preferred


• Experience reviewing and analyzing contracts for accuracy, compliance, terms, conditions, and performance risk


• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Experience working cross-functionally with internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and funders


• Grant and contract compliance experience preferred


• FAR knowledge is a plus


• Paralegal certificate or equivalent paralegal experience is preferred


• NCMA certification such as CPCM or CFCM is a plus


• Salesforce or other grant/contract management system experience is desirable

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Generous paid time off, holidays, and sick time


• Medical and prescription coverage


• Dental and vision insurance


• Paid parental leave


• Disability and life insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Employee assistance resources


• Community and volunteer opportunities


• Professional growth and career development opportunities

If you have a background in grants and contracts administration, nonprofit contracting, compliance, or paralegal support and are interested in joining a purpose-driven organization with flexibility and strong benefits, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect. [e-mail]