20 Best Contract Specialist jobs in Washington, DC (Hiring Now!)

Director of Grants and Finance
Two Rivers Public Charter School —Washington, DC
The Director of Grants and Finance is responsible for the financial planning and fiscal implementation of all grant programs, including preparing budgets,…
$85,000 - $101,000 a year
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Consultant: Grants Consultant
Watkins Government Services —Washington, DC
We also provide technical support to grant recipients to help them develop effective internal control procedures which address the findings, and we review and…
$108,000 - $115,000 a year
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14h
Grants & Fundraising Specialist
Cornerstone Montgomery —Rockville, MD
Bachelor’s degree in related field required. Thorough understanding of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal…
From $47,000 a year
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Secret Cleared Contract Specialist
Gridiron IT —Alexandria, VA
Experience as an OSD staff action officer, including developing, coordinating, and publishing issuances and department-level policies, and facilitating OSD…
$130,000.00 - $135,819.33 a year
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Mid-Level Contract Specialist (0021)
OCT Consulting, LLC —Lanham, MD
We currently have an opening for a Contract Specialist with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in the field of contracting and procurement.
$100,000 - $115,000 a year
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Construction Contract Administrator
The Christopher Companies —Oakton, VA
Coordinate filing of correspondence with the city and county governments. Use of Excel for supporting schedules and data analysis.
$68,500 a year
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Contract Administrator II
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority —Washington, DC
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. The Contract Administrator II job involves work which includes the preparation,…
Estimated: $88.9K - $113K a year
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Grants & Contracts Manager
Aston Carter —Arlington, VA
This role includes overseeing contract management, reviewing solicitation and contractual documents, preparing cost proposals, recommending actions for contract…
$90,000 - $110,000 a year
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Contracts and Procurement Specialist
Signature Performance, Inc —United States
Review, identify, assess (legal and business liabilities/risks), and explain government and commercial documentation, including without limitation, NDAs,…
Estimated: $86.6K - $110K a year
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Contract Specialist
Contracting and Procurement —Washington, DC
Office of Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) develops, implements, and maintains the District’s IT and telecommunications infrastructure; develops and implements…
$103,651 - $133,558 a year
5h
Lead Contract Specialist - (Remote)
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield —Reston, VA
Initiates, creates and develops metrics, statistics, reports, budgets, and research and analysis. The Lead Contract Specialist will play a pivotal role in…
$79,920 - $158,730 a year
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Contract Specialist (Direct Hire)
U.S. Department of Justice —Washington, DC
GS-11: Specialized Experience is defined as developing and managing all aspects for pre-award and post-award functions, including price/cost analysis,…
$87,764 - $128,956 a year
1d
Senior Director, Contracts - Hybrid
ICF —Reston, VA
Engage with client acquisition counterparts (federal, state or commercial) to develop important relationships and partnerships.
Estimated: $197K - $250K a year
6d
Contract Specialist (Team Lead), GS-1102-14, FPL: 14, (Direct Hire)
US National Assessment Governing Board —Washington, DC
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following…
$139,395 - $181,216 a year
3h
Contract Specialist (Direct Hire)
US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys —Washington, DC
Specialized experience is defined as experience reviewing requisitions and determining appropriate method of procurement; developing procurement plans and…
$55,924 - $88,926 a year
1d
Intermittent Grants and Contracts Administrator
International City County Management —Washington, DC
Intermittent personnel will provide the Internet service and use his/her own personal computer, telephone, printer, and other technology at their own expense.
$50 - $60 an hour
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2h
Contracts and Subaward Specialist
Howard University —Washington, DC
BA, BBA, or BS (foreign equivalent or higher) in Finance, Accounting or related field and 10 years of professional experience.
$87,273 - $96,000 a year
Financial Analyst II Grants
Children's National Hospital —Silver Spring, MD
Provide technical assistance to principal investigator and staff in completing the proposal for submission to the funding agency including the following tasks…
Estimated: $66.8K - $84.6K a year
11h
Senior Contract Specialist
PRIMCORP —Washington, DC
Demonstrates mastery of qualitative and quantitative acquisition and program management analytic methodologies and pursue developments in academia or other…
Estimated: $101K - $128K a year
21h
Administrative Assistant (Grants Management)
Allegient Defense Inc. —Washington, DC
Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related field (e.g. Business Administration, Accounting, etc.). Allegient Defense is a Small Business providing technically…
Estimated: $59.3K - $75K a year
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Director of Grants and Finance

Two Rivers Public Charter School - Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time $85,000 - $101,000 a year

Qualifications

Management
Charter school
Writing skills
Financial report writing
3 years
Master's degree
GAAP
Accounting
Organizational skills
Contracts
Communication skills
FSA

Full Job Description

Director of Grants & Finance

The Director of Grants and Finance will oversee all grants, local, federal, and private, and provide support to ensure departmental budgets are managed with fidelity. The Director of Grants and Finance is responsible for the financial planning and fiscal implementation of all grant programs, including preparing budgets, researching funding opportunities, supervising fiscal implementation, monitoring expenditures, identifying support agencies, tracking results, and analyzing financial data. The Director of Grants and Finance works directly with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), EdOps, and department budget managers to develop, monitor, and manage budgets. The Director of Grants and Finance will report to the COO, and supervise the Business and Finance Manager, Food Services Manager, and beginning in FY26, the Business Managers. This job description is meant to provide structure to the responsibilities and accountability of this position. Additional responsibilities may be undertaken or assigned as the needs of students and/or the school arise.

This is a 12-month position, which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under

the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Grant Management - Private, Local, and Federal Grants

Oversee the entire financial grant reporting portfolio, including private, local, and federal grant portfolios, to ensure compliance with all reporting requirements, regulations, rules, and guidance
Recommend policies and procedures to support the development of the grant program
Monitor and Maintain Federal Grant System (EGMS) for annual Competitive and Formula grants administered by OSSE
Support federal grant process stages, including application, budgeting, budget management, reporting, and compliance
Stay abreast of all federal and local grant requirements; lead adjustments to Two Rivers’ processes and policies to ensure continual compliance
Collaborate with the development and operations team to create and maintain systems and processes for applying for, managing, and overseeing reporting for all private and federal grants
Manage Medicaid reimbursement program in conjunction with the Special Education Co-Op
Oversee all federal grant audits, including annual uniform audits and ad hoc audits
Support the Food Services Manager in managing the federally funded National School Lunch Program.

Grant Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Financial Planning

Evaluate grants trends, and variances for validity and potential impact and make recommendations to the COO.
Oversee all financial, project/program, and accounting of grants and sponsorships.
Review budget and account statements and elevate material variance in grant funding

Internal Accounting Processes and Controls

Supervise grants accounting activities, including maintaining quality control
Ensure that all grant transactions and accounting activities are properly documented
Support monthly financial closing and account reconciliation, including the monthly and quarterly closing of grant funds.
Oversee grants accounts payable process and ensure spending follows internal controls
Complete annual Medicaid cost settlement reporting, compliance, and annual audits
Support execution of required audits, including collecting and reviewing the necessary documentation
Manage the reimbursement and cash handling processes with staff and family staff association (FSA)

Finance and Budget Management

Assist the COO and Department Budget Managers in developing, monitoring, and forecasting the annual budgets, including managing budget portfolios.
Work with the COO and EdOps on monitoring the allocation of expenditures
Work with the COO to assess, develop, and revise financial management processes that lead to efficient finance department operations and sustainability.
Perform general finance operations, including but not limited to signing checks, approving invoices, collecting, analyzing, and monitoring data, performing validation tasks, and assisting with audits and flex analysis.
Assist with curating the finance operational manual and updating all policies and procedures.
Manage the procurement and contract processes, ensuring adherence with authorizing agency, federal, and state regulations.
Serve as the financial liaison with the FSA.

Professional Responsibilities

All full-time employees are expected to work a 40-hour work week. 12-month exempt employees must begin their day no later than 9:00 am and must end their day no later than 6:00 pm unless otherwise approved by the direct supervisor as required by the School’s operational needs. 12-month employees should operate with a standard schedule that is approved by the direct supervisor and ensures teams meet all operational and coverage needs, which includes events such as after-school events and activities.
Be on time for meetings, duties, and professional development activities.
Observe proper decorum, including adherence to dress codes and proper courtesies and respect in all dealings with students, parents, guardians, visitors, and fellow employees.
Attend and participate in school events.
Check voicemail and email daily and respond promptly to requests from parents, administrators, and colleagues.

Qualifications

A Master’s Degree is highly preferred
At least 3 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, generally accepted accounting principles and practices and risk management, federal regulations, and compliance for grants and contracts, is preferred
Knowledge of the DC Charter School landscape and working with multiple organization structures are preferred
Experience in the implementation of operational best practices
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to interact with all levels of staff and to explain accounting terms to non-accountants, experience in effectively communicating key data, Experience in grants writing, management, and reporting on government, corporate, and foundation grants to funders and required external reporting
Technology-savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software and systems implementations; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software
Outstanding analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage federal grants and cooperative agreements, including overseeing post-award requirements such as monitoring, managing procurement activities, and preparing for audits.

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Contract Specialist jobs in Washington, DC

Director of Grants and Finance

Consultant: Grants Consultant

Grants & Fundraising Specialist

Secret Cleared Contract Specialist

Mid-Level Contract Specialist (0021)

Construction Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator II

Grants & Contracts Manager

Contracts and Procurement Specialist

Contract Specialist

Lead Contract Specialist - (Remote)

Contract Specialist (Direct Hire)

Senior Director, Contracts - Hybrid

Contract Specialist (Team Lead), GS-1102-14, FPL: 14, (Direct Hire)

Contract Specialist (Direct Hire)

Intermittent Grants and Contracts Administrator

Contracts and Subaward Specialist

Financial Analyst II Grants

Senior Contract Specialist

Administrative Assistant (Grants Management)

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