Advisor, Grants & Contracts Compliance (P3)

Experience Required

5 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Description

Build Your Future, Brighten Theirs

At Save the C Hildren, you'll join a centurylong legacy of leading meaningful impact when it matters most. We empower you to innovate, collaborate and grow alongside people who share your commitment to kids and each other. You bring the drive - and together, we'll build a better world for c hildren.

The Role

As the Advisor, Grants & Contracts Compliance, you'll be integral to our work in helping vulnerable c hildren achieve a brighter future. You will serve as a trusted compliance resource and advisor to Save the C Hildren stakeholders, providing guidance on donor rules and regulations, supporting proposal development and award administration, and helping strengthen organizational capacity for effective donor compliance. You will build and maintain expertise across a diverse portfolio of public and private donors and support the organization's commitment to its Private First strategy by ensuring strong compliance practices that enable responsible stewardship of donor funding and the sustainable growth of private funding partnerships.

Location

Hybrid - Washington DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY office locations

What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

*not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change

Award Administration (40%)

Manage an assigned portfolio of grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other donor-funded awards, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.

Review cost proposals, awards, subawards, modifications, and related documentation to ensure adherence to donor regulations and internal procedures.

Identify compliance risks and provide practical, risk-based recommendations related to solicitations, proposals, awards, subawards, and modifications.

Advise stakeholders on donor compliance requirements throughout the award lifecycle, supporting effective collaboration across departments and with donors.

Provide compliance support during negotiations with donors on award terms and conditions, compliance requirements, and award modifications.

Maintain and support updates to compliance tools, templates, guidance documents, and award management records to support effective grants and contracts administration.

Grants & Contracts Compliance (30%)

Collaborate with stakeholders across Save the C Hildren US (SCUS) and Save the C Hildren International (SCI) to promote understanding and consistent application of donor compliance requirements.

Maintain knowledge of U.S. Government regulations, including 2 CFR 200 and FAR requirements, as well as requirements of foundations, corporate donors, multilateral organizations, and other private funding partners.

Analyze new and revised donor requirements and contribute to the development of guidance, tools, and process improvements to facilitate implementation.

Identify compliance risks and provide recommendations to stakeholders on mitigation approaches and practical solutions.

Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of donor compliance-related policies, procedures, and resources.

Support compliance efforts related to public and private funding opportunities, including foundation, corporate, and multilateral donor funding.

Cross-Divisional Collaboration & Projects (10%)

Participate in cross-functional projects and organizational initiatives designed to strengthen grants and contracts management practices and compliance infrastructure.

Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration and problem-solving.

Communicate compliance guidance, regulatory updates, and best practices to stakeholders across the organization.

Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies based on donor requirements, industry best practices, and organizational needs.

Training & Capacity Building (20%)

Support the development and delivery of training on grants and contracts administration, donor regulations, and compliance best practices for SCUS and SCI stakeholders.

Serve as a resource for colleagues and stakeholders by providing guidance on donor compliance requirements and organizational processes.

Develop and maintain resources, tools, and job aids that strengthen organizational knowledge and capacity in grants and contracts management.

Translate complex donor requirements into clear, practical guidance for diverse audiences.

Travel Requirement

Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15-20% in support of training, capacity-building activities, stakeholder engagement and other organizational priorities.

Required qualifications for the role

Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience

Demonstrated experience in grants and contracts compliance and award administration for U.S. Government agencies, United Nations agencies, foundations, corporate donors, multilateral organizations, The Global Fund, development finance institutions, and other institutional funders.

Knowledge of U.S. Government assistance regulations, including 2 CFR 200 and agency-specific requirements, and the ability to interpret and apply donor rules across a range of funding mechanisms.

Experience reviewing and interpreting donor terms and conditions, budgets, awards, modifications, and subawards to ensure compliance with donor and organizational requirements.

Experience supporting donor negotiations and providing guidance on donor rules, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Knowledge of grants and contracts management functions, including subaward administration, procurement, cost allowability, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring.

Proven ability to analyze compliance issues, identify risks, and develop practical solutions in collaboration with stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to accurately review and assess data quality within award management and/or financial systems and identify and resolve issues as needed.

Strong communication, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Ability to translate complex donor requirements into clear, practical guidance and training materials for diverse audiences.

Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15-20%.

Professional proficiency in MS Office suite

Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred qualifications for the role

Professional proficiency in one or more additional languages, such as French or Spanish.

Relevant professional certification in grants management, contracts management, compliance, project management, or a related field.

Experience supporting international development or humanitarian programs in multiple countries.

Compensation

Save the C Hildren is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:

Geo 1 - NY Metro, DC, and other locations with labor costs significantly above national average: Target Salary for this position is $91,800 - $102,600 base salary

Geo 2 - Locations around the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $83,725 - $93,575 base salary

Geo 3 - Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $74,800 - $83,600 base salary

The salary ranges listed above are for US based candidates. For candidates located outside of the US, salary ranges will be based on the salary scales of the local employer of record. Actual base salary may vary based on, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location (more information on job structure is available here).

Join a Culture of Collaboration, Creativity and Inclusion

At Save the C Hildren, you'll find nonprofit jobs with purpose. Whether you're working in advocacy, fundraising or operations, you're part of a mission-driven organization that's giving kids a healthy start in life, opportunities to learn and protection from harm.

Every role supports lifesaving humanitarian and development programs anchored in safeguarding c hildren's rights, dignity and well-being - across the U.S. and around the world.

We invest in our people with competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits, a deep commitment to employee health and wellness, generous paid family leave and an inclusive culture where everybody belongs.

Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities

Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family

Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits

Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees

Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)

Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events

Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services

Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships

Click here to learn more about how Save the C Hildren US will invest in you.

Save the C Hildren is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the c hildren it serves and helping protect the c hildren with whom we are in contact. All Save the C Hildren representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.

Save the C Hildren is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for c hildren and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to [email protected].

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We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, s exual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the C Hildren complies with all applicable laws.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

ADVIS008548