Grants and Contracts Manager

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Contract Administration

Contract Development

Contract Negotiation

Contract Renewals

Contract Review

Contract Termination

Contract Tracking

Compliance Management

Financial Reporting

Grant Management

Legal Review

Process Improvement

Project Coordination

Vendor Relationship

FAR/DFARS

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

An experienced Contracts and Grants Management professional offers a proven history of delivering outstanding outcomes. Strategic leadership paired with inventive problem-solving thrives in dynamic business settings, focusing on precisely handling contracts and grants through adaptability and integrating advanced technology. A logical and analytical approach ensures practical solutions, bolstered by excellent communication and organizational abilities that foster strong relationships with diverse stakeholders—seeking a managerial position to apply this extensive knowledge for continued success in the sector.

CAREER EXPERTISE

Charles Schwab June 2023 – Present

Sourcing & Contracts Manager

Work with the Vendor Management & Sourcing team, directing the Deal Desk Team's end-to-end vendor relationship management process to optimize vendor performance and maximize value.

Spearheaded sourcing requests encompassing contract negotiations, drafting, renewals, and terminations, enhancing stakeholder engagement.

Provide strategic support in lower-dollar contract management, ensuring process compliance and efficient administrative operations.

Cultivate robust relationships with internal and external partners, leading to streamlined sourcing and risk mitigation strategies.

National Environmental Health Association (N.E.H.A.) September 2021 – June 2023

Contracts Administrator

Oversee daily contract development and negotiations for the organization.

Review contracts drafted by project coordinators and track their submission to consultants and subrecipients.

Collaborate with the Research and Evaluation Committee to enhance business practices, standardize grants management, and identify new grant opportunities.

Manage the contract pipeline from initial preparation to final signature.

Ensure contract estimates are reasonable, accurate, and compliant with relevant laws and regulations.

University of Nevada - Reno March 2020 – April 2021

Grants Accountant

Manage the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine's post-award financial activities, ensuring adherence to compliance requirements and timely reporting.

Conduct thorough monthly audits of sponsor invoices and financial activities to uphold budget integrity and meet allocability standards.

Develop financial policies and oversee budget revisions, aligning with federal, state, and institutional compliance mandates to ensure fiscal transparency.

Collaborate with internal teams, including principal investigators and administrators, to optimize the efficiency of sponsored project administration.

Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute July 2017 – September 2019

Grants and Contracts Administrator II

Spearhead the pre-award process for Texas A&M NRI, ensuring meticulous proposal development, from budget formulation to submission, adhering to sponsor guidelines and timelines.

Oversee contract invoicing, ensuring prompt and accurate payment processing while also managing and reconciling support accounts.

Conduct comprehensive data analysis, generate regular financial reports, and modify grant agreements to reflect necessary budget and scope adjustments in collaboration with sponsors.

Guide research personnel on funding regulations and financial management of project accounts, leveraging expertise in local, state, and federal government relations.

Implement effective tracking systems for budget adherence and project documentation, managing all contractual paperwork and electronic records.

Coordinate asset management processes, including procurement, inventory tracking, and database maintenance for NRI and TWRI, ensuring resources align with project demands.

Texas A&M Sponsored Research Services March 2015 – July 2017

Grants and Contracts Proposal Administrator

Supervises and leads the pre-award proposal process, ensuring strict adherence to established guidelines and standards.

Cultivates productive partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure the punctual submission of proposals.

Maintains a meticulously organized schedule for seamless proposal submissions.

Demonstrates adept troubleshooting skills to resolve any challenges that may arise swiftly.

Manages interactions with a broad spectrum of government entities and comprehensively analyzes proposal documents.

Exercises judicious task prioritization, conducts rigorous proposal reviews to identify and rectify errors and orchestrates effective stakeholder collaboration for issue resolution.

Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) March 2014 Dec 2014

Grants and Contracts Coordinator

Conducts thorough reviews of MOUs and subcontractor agreements, ensuring project-specific contract compliance.

Manages project accounts and oversees grants management system.

Monitors and updates proposal status for project efficiency.

Leads month-end financial closing, resolving budget irregularities promptly.

Oversees pre-award proposal process, offers post-award guidance, drafts agreements, and manages communications for effective collaboration.

Harris County Engineering Department Sept 2009 – March 2014

Contracts Administrator

Direct and oversee the contract administration process, emphasizing legal review for various contracts in the Architecture and Engineering Division.

Ensure the on-time delivery of all contracts as per established timelines.

Collaborate with project managers and the legal department to refine contract details before presenting them to the Harris County Commissioners Court.

Prioritize tasks strategically, optimizing workflow efficiency based on urgency and importance.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication - Print Journalism Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX

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