Award Administrator

The Geneva Foundation

Award Administrator providing institutional support for grants and contracts in military medicine. Liaising with extramural sponsors and coordinating proposal development in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeFort Bragg • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Award Administrator is responsible for providing institutional-level support to sponsored programs administration services including creating and maintaining relationships with extramural sponsors
Presenting information to all stakeholders on behalf of the Department of Programs (DoP)
Directing negotiations and other efforts to timely resolution, and administrative problem-solving
Serve as a liaison with the Department of Clinical Investigations (Research), Defense Health Agency, and Womack Army Medical Center
Supporting operations at Fort Bragg and will be expected to work onsite at least two (2) days per week
Review and assist with proposals for federal funding
Review and negotiate grants and contracts on behalf of the Geneva Foundation
Provide advice to both internal and external staff regarding critical and/or sensitive sponsored programs issues
Establish projects internally by completing required study startup activities in collaboration with Department of Programs (DoP) and Finance
Provide financial and budgetary oversight for projects with input from portfolio counterparts
Draft CRADAs, NDAs and/or teaming agreements, as applicable
Review and submit progress reports to sponsor ensuring accuracy and compliance with sponsor requirements
Provide support of study closeout activities including sponsor disposition requirements and receipt of final award deliverables in collaboration with portfolio personnel
Maintain and update files of applicable award documentation (including approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.)
Serve as a primary point of contact between the Geneva Foundation and its sponsors
Ensure that all administrative requirements associated with the submission of applications, acceptance and conduct of awards, and issuance and monitoring of awards are met
Draft and submit sponsor correspondence such as requests for prior approval and no-cost extensions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required
Minimum of two (2) years' pre-award experience within the grants and contracts arena, and/or contracting experience, with emphasis in language/contract term review and recommendation
Experience with the administration of awards from various federal sponsors including grants and/or contracts
Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and proactively is required
Strong written and oral communication with a high level of customer service required
Experience managing fixed price, time & materials/labor hour, and cost type contracts (and/or subcontracts) and solid understanding of Government regulations associated with the administration of each
Ability to perform and comprehend price analyses
Advanced skills in grammar and technical editing ability required
Computer skills including intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software required
Basic understanding of OMB Regulations, DoDGAR, FAR, DFARS, and other applicable regulations
Demonstrated knowledge of military logistics management and operations highly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision healthcare
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings account, with employer contribution
Short-and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Life & ADD insurance
403b retirement plan with generous employer match
flexible leave options
11 paid holidays per year
up to 4 weeks of paid time off in a rolling year
Employees may qualify for PSLF as Geneva is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

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Hard Skills & Tools

pre-award experiencegrant administrationcontract negotiationfinancial oversightprice analysistechnical editingproposal reviewregulatory complianceproject managementmilitary logistics management

Soft Skills

independent workcollaborative workproactive approachwritten communicationoral communicationcustomer service

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree