Senior Contract & Grant Administrator (10-month term)

Job Type: Term (Fixed Term) Senior Contract & Grant Administrator (10-month term) RAND seeks a collaborative and detail oriented Senior Contract & Grant Administrator to join our Contract & Grant Services team. This role focuses primarily on federal assistance grant awards, with opportunities to support a range of sponsors including federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofits, private foundations, and commercial entities. Under minimal supervision, the Senior Contract & Grant Administrator performs advanced and complex contract and grant administration activities, including proposal submission, negotiation, execution, and post award management of RAND’s sponsored research agreements. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, and strong analytical and communication skills to support RAND’s mission and business goals. Key Responsibilities Review RFPs/RFQs to identify contractual issues and provide guidance on proposal preparation and sponsor requirements. Draft, coordinate, and execute proposal related nonfinancial agreements such as nondisclosure, teaming, and data use agreements. Conduct compliance reviews and submit sponsored research proposals as RAND’s authorized representative. Review, negotiate, and execute a variety of contract and grant awards to ensure alignment with RAND policies. Interpret and apply relevant regulations and terms (FAR, CFR, Uniform Guidance) and collaborate with Legal, IT Security, and other stakeholders for compliance. Serve as an authorized negotiator on diverse agreement types (Grants, FFP, T&M, LH, CPFF, IDIQ, Task Orders) and related modifications. Monitor active projects, manage post award modifications, and ensure ongoing compliance with sponsor and internal requirements. Collaborate across pricing, purchasing, accounting, finance, operations, and other teams to resolve issues and maintain contractual accuracy. Maintain official communications with sponsors and serve as primary liaison on complex or sensitive business matters. Provide advice and guidance on contractual rights, obligations, and risks to project leaders and management. Facilitate issue resolution across pre and post award stages and maintain accurate contractual documentation. Qualifications Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, OneNote, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat Professional. Experience with Workday and/or Salesforce is a plus. Certification in Sponsored Research Administration preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of financial and nonfinancial agreements and how they impact project implementation and compliance. Ability to research, interpret, and communicate sponsor requirements to protect RAND’s rights and obligations. Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across internal and external teams. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently and with attention to detail. Strategic thinker and proactive problem solver who contributes to solutions and continuous improvement. Education Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline Experience 6 years of relevant experience preferred. A combination of education and relevant experience may substitute for a BS/BA degree (High School Diploma or GED with 10 years of relevant experience minimum). Location: Santa Monica, CA; Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, DC. Open to Hybrid or Remote Salary Range: $88,000 – $130,900 RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more. Equal Opportunity Employer RAND is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous. RAND’s research and analysis address issues that impact people everywhere, including security, health, education, sustainability, growth, and development. RAND has approximately 1,750 people working in offices in the United States, Europe, and Australia, with annual revenues of $470 million. RAND is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and committed to the public interest. Our research is sponsored by government agencies, international organizations, and foundations. We rely on philanthropic support to pursue visionary ideas; address critical problems that are under-researched; and devise innovative approaches for solving acute, complex, or provocative policy challenges. RAND values objectivity and integrity in both its research processes and internal interactions. We emphasize a collegial environment that respects the contributions and dignity of all staff. RAND's reputation is built on quality and objectivity. RAND provides an exciting intellectual environment and opportunities for career growth with challenging assignments. As collaboration in interdisciplinary teams is an essential operating principle at RAND, we hire highly qualified talent and empower our people to do their best work by fostering a culture in which different views, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued and respected, and staff have a sense of belonging with their colleagues, fair access to opportunities, and feel comfortable bringing their best selves to work each day. As part of our commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment, we welcome all applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to apply for this exciting opportunity. RAND is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at (310) 393-0411 or at jobs@rand.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Salary : $88,000 - $130,900