Senior Grants and Contracts Analyst

Jhpiego

Senior grants and contracts analyst managing USAID-funded awards, subawards, and compliance for Jhpiego, a global health nonprofit. Supporting donor negotiations, audits, procurement, and post-award financial processes.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeBaltimore • District of Columbia, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $74,867 - $92,924 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing end-to-end contractual actions, including compliance with USG and donor regulations, while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in financial oversight and contract management within international development contexts.

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Contract ManagementUSAID-Funded ProjectsOMB, CFR, and FAR RegulationsPost-Award ProcessesMS Office 365 Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Contractual Document DevelopmentFinancial Report ReviewNegotiation SkillsCompliance AssuranceCapacity BuildingProcess ImprovementAudit PreparationSubaward ManagementVendor ManagementGrants Management

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsJudgmentTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

SAPJAWSSWiFT

Industry Keywords

International DevelopmentMulti-Office OperationsFederal Agency LiaisonDonor ComplianceSubrecipient Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Swift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end contractual actions across the Global Awards portfolio, including awards, subawards, modifications, vendors, consultants, and compliance
Liaise with donors, federal agencies, Johns Hopkins University, Jhpiego departments, and partners/subrecipients on contractual issues, negotiations, approvals, and payments
Provide guidance on USG and donor rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Develop, negotiate, review, and analyze contractual documents and agreements
Facilitate prior approvals, waivers, extensions, and other contractual actions
Communicate requirements, timing, status, and results to global project teams and stakeholders
Ensure contractual compliance and review financial and programmatic reports for donor submission
Prepare for and participate in audits
Track award and subaward funds and review subaward invoices
Provide capacity building, guidance, and training to subcontractors, grantees, vendors, and staff
Support proposal, award set-up, post-award, procurement, and contractual database processes
Contribute to SOPs, manuals, guides, templates, and continuous process improvement
Collaborate with Procurement, JHU, Program Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in Finance, Economics, Business, International Development, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
3–4 years in contracts or finance with a multi-office and multinational international development organization
Demonstrated experience managing USAID-funded projects
Strong knowledge of post-award processes
Strong understanding and interpretation of OMB, CFR, and FAR regulations
Strong understanding of cooperative agreements, grants, and contracts
Ability to work with professionals at all organizational levels
Expert-level planning, organizing, and managing multiple tasks
Ability to work independently and exercise judgment
Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex team environment with multiple projects, short and competing deadlines, and pressure to perform
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality
Proficiency in MS Office 365
Preferred: 5 or more years in a related contracts or finance field
Preferred: SAP, JAWS, and SWiFT knowledge
Successful candidates subject to a pre-employment background check
Must comply with Johns Hopkins seasonal flu vaccine requirement, subject to stated exceptions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Johns Hopkins total rewards package supporting employees' health, life, career and retirement
Seasonal flu vaccine requirement, with religious or medical exceptions available
Pre-employment background check process
Workplace accommodations and accessibility support