Hiring: Contract Specialist - 160233 Company: Zachary Piper Solutions Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 01:56:56 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : C About the job Experience: •5 years of U.S. Government grant management experience •1 year of experience terminating grants and negotiating final award budgets •Minimum 5 years of U.S. Government grant management experience •At least 1 year of experience terminating grants and negotiating final award budgets Required Skills: •Provide expert grant administration support with a focus on grant terminations and closeout actions in accordance with USAID and Federal regulations •Perform financial administration tasks including expenditure review, reimbursement processing, and financial accuracy verification •Partner cross-functionally with Agreement Officers (AOs) and grant recipients to ensure all closeout actions are completed correctly and on time •Draft and disseminate closeout letters and official communications to recipients •Review and process all actions required for proper closeout of Federal awards •Enter, track, and process actions within USAID grants and financial management systems •Request and review final indirect cost rate agreements as needed •Conduct final award reviews and provide recommendations to the AO Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field •Strong knowledge of Federal grant regulations and USAID policies •Demonstrated capacity to quickly understand complex award mechanisms (e.g., Government‑to‑Government, Title II, Interagency Awards, Public International Organizations) •Strong analytical, financial review, documentation, and communication skills •Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment •Public Trust clearance (or ability to obtain) •FAC‑C (Professional) or CFCM certification Compensation: •$70,000 - $87,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!