Date Posted: 10/14/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 509163
Industry: Government
Job Title: Grants and Contracts Specialist
Job Location: Albany, NY, USA, 12229
Work Model: Onsite
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 26
Min Hourly Rate($): 27.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 27.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Analytical Skills, Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Writing Skills
Experience Desired:
Performing administrative review of proposals (1 yrs),
Manage evaluation documentation, process files in internal databases and the Statewide Financial System (1 yrs),
Streamline unit operations, maintain structured filing systems, and keep complex tracking spreadsheets up to date (1 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Description
Required Education:
• Associate degree
Preferred Education:
• Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
• 2 years of office experience
Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and professional correspondence.
• Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and review complex written materials.
• Experience maintaining spreadsheets, tracking documentation, and managing electronic filing systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, monitor shared email inboxes, coordinate schedules, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing proposals, contracts, grants, and compliance documentation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate professionally with vendors, stakeholders, and agency personnel.
• Ability to work independently, support leadership initiatives, and collaborate with multiple teams.
Job Description:
The client is seeking a focused, motivated, and highly organized candidate to join the Central Office Grants Management Unit (GMU). The Grants Specialist will work directly under the Associate Director of Contracts and serve as a high-level operational partner, ensuring smooth workflows across contracts, procurements, and unit administration.
Job Duties:
• Assist in development and organization of various solicitations, contracts, and grants, including tracking/monitoring throughout the process, and performing administrative review of proposals.
• Manage evaluation documentation, process files in internal databases and the Statewide Financial System (SFS), and coordinate evaluation logistics.
• Streamline unit operations, maintain structured filing systems, and keep complex tracking spreadsheets up to date.
• Monitor multiple shared email inboxes and communicate professionally with external vendors, stakeholders, and staff throughout the agency.
• Perform a wide variety of activities associated with contractual and administrative services, including but not limited to research, proofreading, compliance, scheduling, and recording meeting notes
• Provide general administrative support to the Bureau of Contract and Grants Management, which includes the Contract Management Unit (CMU) and the GMU.
• Drive special initiatives and support unit leadership with research and ad hoc projects.
Benefits:
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