Advisor, Grants & Contracts Compliance (P3)

Save the Children

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places - over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you're creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

The Role

As the Advisor, Grants and Contracts Compliance you'll be integral to our work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future. This position will provide donor compliance support for Save the Children stakeholders on grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts, as well as review proposals and lead agreement negotiations. This position will require specialized expertise regarding US government rules and regulations, 2 CFR 200, and the FAR. You will manage a portfolio of various US Government funding sources (e.g., USAID, BPRM, DHHS, DOE, BHA, USDA, etc.), the Global Fund, and various private and corporate funders. You should have knowledge of best practices to help solve complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions and exercising judgment based on multiple sources of information. You will be a resource for other team members and may lead projects with limited risks and resource requirements. You will also be a subject matter expert and help develop and present training across SCUS and SCI.

Location

(Select Location(s))

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

On-site - Washington DC, Fairfield, CT, or Lexington, KY office locations

What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

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

Award Administration (50%)

• Exercise independent judgment and discretion to decide on significant matters related to functional area.
• Manage a portfolio of grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and addressing issues proactively.
• Review and approve cost proposals, awards, subawards, and modifications to ensure adherence to donor regulations and internal policies.
• Provide feedback and identify risk factors in solicitations, proposals, awards, subaward, and modifications, offering solutions for compliance improvement.
• Serve as the main Grants and Contracts compliance point of contact for assigned portfolio of awards. Facilitate effective communication with stakeholders within the organization and externally with donors/partners.
• Update and maintain sub-award templates, guidance documents, and other compliance tools to reflect current standards.

Grants & Contracts Compliance (25%)

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within SCUS and SCI to ensure understanding and adherence to donor compliance requirements.
• Stay informed on USG and major funder regulations, communicating changes effectively to relevant teams.
• Analyze the impacts of new/revised donor requirements, update policies, and develop guidance tools for implementation.
• Identify compliance risks, implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with stakeholders, and identify innovative solutions.
• Support the development and maintenance of donor compliance-related policies and procedures.

Cross-Divisional Project Leadership (15%)

• Lead complex compliance-driven projects with cross-functional teams to enhance grant and contract management practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration and support.
• Develop and disseminate consistent communication regarding compliance issues across the organization.
• Interpret internal/external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve processes and efficiencies.

Training, Capacity Building, and Coaching (10%)

• Design and deliver innovative training programs on grant and contract rules and regulations, including virtual, in-person, and online training for diverse audiences within SCUS and SCI.
• Mentor and coach staff on compliance and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• Create resources and tools that enhance understanding of grants and contracts processes.

Required qualifications for the role

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of USG, Global Fund, and other donor rules and regulations
• Proven success in training and capacity building of various stakeholder groups
• Ability to translate complex requirements and communicate impact to top stakeholders
• Professional and collaborative problem-solving orientation with both internal and external stakeholders
• Able to work independently
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Preferred qualifications for the role

• Subject matter expertise in USAID, 2 CFR 200, and the Standard Provisions
• Knowledge of best practices and understanding how one's area integrates with others
• Familiarity with the ways of working of Save the Children US and Save the Children International

Compensation

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

• Geo 1 - NY Metro, DC, and other locations with labor costs significantly above national average: Target Salary for this position is $84,150 - $94,050 base salary

• Geo 2 - Locations around the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $76,500 - $85,500 base salary
• Geo 3 - Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $68,850 - $76,950 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).

About Us

We are looking to build a diverse, equitable and inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal:

• 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 Children US will invest in you.

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

Save the Children 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 children 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 applicantsupport@savechildren.org.