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CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS
4646 40th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016-1859

Contracts and Grants Specialist


DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Under general supervision of CAL's President
and Finance Director, will be responsible for cradle to grave contract
administration in accordance with contract terms and conditions and
relevant regulations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate proposal submissions including final check for completeness, and acceptance/negotiation of contracts and grants
Prepare business proposals and assist with development of budgets
Receive and review all contract and grant awards
Develop and negotiate sub-agreements with partners
Manage contract and grant modifications, amendments, and budget revisions
Monitor contract administration, including budgets and timely submission of scheduled deliverables
Coordinate with project managers to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled
Provide advice and interpretation of contract requirements
Assist in the preparation and updating of internal policies and procedures as appropriate
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or related field.

Experience: Four or more years of related experience in government
contracts administration and proposal preparation. Skills and
abilities to negotiate and monitor contracts with funders and
subcontractors. Knowledge of all aspects of procurement in a
government environment, including proposal evaluation, cost and price
analysis, budget monitoring, and developing subcontracts and
modifications. Knowledge of relevant laws, policies, regulations, and
FAR. Ability to work independently, and to handle multiple tasks and
prioritize effectively. Experience with all aspects of the Microsoft
Office package. Knowledge of Solomon accounting software a definite
plus. Excellent verbal and written skills.

NOTE: The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity
employer and provides an excellent benefits package.

In accordance with INS regulations, all successful applicants will be
required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in
the United States.

IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME, SALARY REQUIREMENTS, AND COVER LETTER TO:

CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS
4646 40th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016-1859
ATTN: Recruitment 06-01
or respond by e-mail to jobs@cal.org

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