Lead Associate, Award Compliance Operations

Save the Children US

. Manage AMS workflows for IP and USP awards throughout award lifecycle (as applicable), ensuring metadata, documentation, and statuses are accurate and timely; ensuring compliance with SCUS award management policies and procedures.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeConnecticut, District of Columbia, Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $59,450 - $80,750 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage AMS workflows for IP and USP awards throughout award lifecycle (as applicable), ensuring metadata, documentation, and statuses are accurate and timely; ensuring compliance with SCUS award management policies and procedures.
Complete pre-award information risk and budget documentation as required for new USP awards and revisions
Collaborate with Award Management teams (USP and IP Portfolio Managers) to validate award requirements, budget structures, dimensions, and funding rules prior to posting
Partner with Portfolio Managers and Program teams to collect award information (deliverables, reporting cycles, match/GIK requirements, key contacts) and keep award records current in AMS.
Review awards, modifications, partner agreements and other related award documents when applicable; provide feedback and identify risk factors; liaise with relevant stakeholders in, as necessary.
Ensure records are accurately set up and modified in Save the Children’s financial system (Agresso) by working closely with the Compliance Risk & Operations (CRO) team to draft and/or review new and modified awards in Agresso.
Support close-out workflows for USP and designated awards, ensuring accuracy and completeness of awards records, including completeness of donor reports, fully executed agreements and amendments, and other supporting documents.
Run routine portfolio hygiene checks (e.g., missing documents, expired reporting milestones, budget misalignments) and coordinate corrective actions.
Assess award data quality within AMS & Agresso quarterly, flag issues, ensure corrections are made as needed.
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience
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 attention to detail and good organizational skills
US Government and Private Donor knowledge
Proven ability to identify and resolve problems, as well as recommend and implement solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

award managementmetadata managementbudget documentationdata quality assessmentportfolio managementrisk assessmentrecord keepingcompliance managementfinancial systems managementdocument review

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationattention to detailorganizational skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementfeedback provisiontimelinessadaptabilityteamwork