Advisor, Grants & Contracts Compliance (P3)

Save the Children US•Washington, DC

1d•$74,800 - $102,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advisor, Grants & Contracts Compliance serves as a trusted compliance resource to Save the Children stakeholders. The role provides guidance on donor rules and regulations, supports proposal development and award administration, and helps strengthen organizational capacity for donor compliance. The Advisor builds and maintains expertise across public and private donors and supports the organization’s Private First strategy through compliance practices that enable responsible stewardship of donor funding and sustainable growth of private funding partnerships. The position manages an assigned portfolio of donor-funded awards and advises stakeholders throughout the award lifecycle. It supports organizational compliance efforts, cross-divisional projects, stakeholder collaboration, and training and capacity building for Save the Children US and Save the Children International. The role is hybrid and may be based in the Washington, DC; Fairfield, CT; or Lexington, KY office. Domestic and international travel of up to 15–20% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience in grants and contracts compliance and award administration for U.S. Government agencies, United Nations agencies, foundations, corporate donors, multilateral organizations, The Global Fund, development finance institutions, or other institutional funders.
Knowledge of U.S. Government assistance regulations, including 2 CFR 200 and agency-specific requirements, and ability to interpret and apply donor rules across funding mechanisms.
Experience reviewing and interpreting donor terms and conditions, budgets, awards, modifications, and subawards to ensure compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
Experience supporting donor negotiations and providing guidance on donor rules, regulations, and compliance requirements.
Knowledge of grants and contracts management functions, including subaward administration, procurement, cost allowability, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring.
Ability to analyze compliance issues, identify risks, and develop practical solutions in collaboration with stakeholders.
Ability to review and assess data quality within award management and/or financial systems and identify and resolve issues as needed.
Strong communication, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Ability to translate complex donor requirements into clear, practical guidance and training materials for diverse audiences.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15–20%.
Professional proficiency in the MS Office suite.
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

Professional proficiency in one or more additional languages, such as French or Spanish.
Relevant professional certification in grants management, contracts management, compliance, project management, or a related field.
Experience supporting international development or humanitarian programs in multiple countries.

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned portfolio of grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other donor-funded awards, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
Review cost proposals, awards, subawards, modifications, and related documentation for compliance with donor regulations and internal procedures.
Identify compliance risks and provide practical, risk-based recommendations relating to solicitations, proposals, awards, subawards, and modifications.
Advise stakeholders on donor compliance requirements throughout the award lifecycle and support collaboration across departments and with donors.
Provide compliance support during donor negotiations concerning award terms and conditions, compliance requirements, and award modifications.
Maintain and support updates to compliance tools, templates, guidance documents, and award management records.
Collaborate with Save the Children US and Save the Children International stakeholders to promote understanding and consistent application of donor compliance requirements.
Monitor new and revised donor requirements and contribute to guidance, tools, and process improvements that support implementation.
Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of donor compliance policies, procedures, and resources.
Support compliance efforts for public and private funding opportunities, including foundation, corporate, and multilateral funding.
Participate in cross-functional projects and organizational initiatives to strengthen grants and contracts management practices and compliance infrastructure.
Build and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration and problem-solving.
Communicate compliance guidance, regulatory updates, and best practices across the organization.
Identify and recommend process improvements and efficiencies based on donor requirements, industry best practices, and organizational needs.
Support development and delivery of training on grants and contracts administration, donor regulations, and compliance best practices for Save the Children US and Save the Children International stakeholders.
Provide guidance to colleagues and stakeholders on donor compliance requirements and organizational processes.
Develop and maintain resources, tools, and job aids that strengthen organizational knowledge and capacity in grants and contracts management.
Translate complex donor requirements into clear, practical guidance for diverse audiences.
Travel domestically and internationally up to 15–20% for training, capacity-building activities, stakeholder engagement, and other organizational priorities.

Benefits

Flexible schedules and generous paid time off.
11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
Hybrid working opportunities.
Competitive health care, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family.
Paid caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness, and fertility leaves.
Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees.
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions after one year.
15 safety and wellness days annually; 8 prorated days for employees hired on or after July 1.
Mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events.
Employee Assistance Program with free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services.
Access to internal and external learning and development opportunities and mentorships.