Grant and Contract Specialist

Grant and Contract Specialist

Program – Social Services | Regular Full‑Time | $34.62–$37.00 DOE

The Salvation Army seeks a committed professional to support the Northwest Division’s grant and contract management. The role safeguards compliance, monitors funding, and provides strategic insights to ensure programs meet donor regulations and organizational goals.

• Process and review all government and corporate grant and contract agreements, ensuring content meets Salvation Army protocols.
• Coordinate the lifecycle of grants, including reporting, compliance, and closeout, under guidance of the Assistant Divisional Social Services Director.
• Monitor spend‑down of all awarded grants and contracts, verify that reports are supported by the organization’s financial records.
• Conduct periodic audits and advise senior contract compliance staff on critical grant management issues.
• Maintain an online contract database and schedule of federal awards to ensure compliance with federal and other regulations.
• Support the development of proposals, including written materials, budget development, and viability assessment of funding opportunities.
• Provide training on grant and contract requirements, policies, and procedures to program staff.
• Generate timely reports on contract activity on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Assist units within the division, including office support, data entry, and report generation for accounting teams and Medicaid billing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Finance, or Business.
• Three to five years of experience in grant monitoring, writing, and contract compliance.
• At least two years of knowledge of nonprofit grants and compliance management, interpreting donor rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet time‑sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Valid driver’s license; must pass Salvation Army background checks and meet MVR driver qualifications.
• Willingness to support the Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy, and Safe From Harm training within 30 days of employment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and aptitude for new software programs.
• Experience with integrated database applications and ability to use new software with basic training.
• Computer literacy, including use of Salvation Army‑approved word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and graphics software.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with systematic effort to obtain data or feedback.

• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Employer‑funded money‑purchase pension plan (50% vested after 5 years).
• Retirement plans with 403(b) options.
• Parental leave: one week paid for births, adoptions, and foster placements.
• Sick leave: 12 days annually, accruing from day one.
• Paid vacation: 2 weeks annually for non‑exempt positions, 4 weeks for exempt.