Grants and Contracts Manager

Company Profile The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association for the solar and storage industry and represents more than 1,000 member companies and 255,000 Americans working across the United States. SEIA is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy and is creating the framework for solar to reach 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. We work with our member companies and strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power.

SEIA does this by supporting pro-solar policies at the state and federal level, developing cutting-edge market research, hosting educational events and webinars, and serving as the voice of the solar and storage industry.

SEIA employees are passionate, forward-thinking leaders that start every day knowing that their work makes a difference. SEIA values diversity and fosters an inclusive, lively company culture that celebrates team success. The association has earned numerous awards for its work and company culture and was named the Washington Post as a 2023 and 2024 Top Workplace and a Best Nonprofit to Work For by the Nonprofit Times.

The Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) is the charitable and education arm of SEIA. The institute uses policy research, public education initiatives, and direct outreach to policymakers to explain the benefits of clean energy and develop pathways to widespread solar and storage use.

This position requires a cover letter to be submitted with the resume.

Position Summary:

The Grants and Contracts Administrator will report to the Director of Operations and Administration and work closely with the SI2 team to execute grants and contracts awarded to SEIA and SI2.

The position will primarily be responsible for supporting SI2 staff in their efforts to secure and manage external grants and contracts, including but not limited to grant applications, contractual negotiations, budget building and project tracking against budget. The position is also responsible for managing grant and/or contractual reporting activities and assisting with the Single Audit process.

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support contract management for various types of federal government contracts and grant awards, from proposal submission to award setup and closeout.
• Ensure the proper allocation and management of funds. This includes managing budgeting, financial planning, and financial reporting for all grants and contracted projects.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, and protocols.
• Assist principal investigators with key documentation for post-award submissions to external sponsors.
• Monitor and support compliance with organization-wide grant Management & compliance-related policies and procedures.
• Assist with interpreting and applying Federal, multilateral, and private funder statutes, rules, and regulations regarding grant administration.
• Develop thorough understanding of the project scope, deliverables, budgets and contract terms and conditions.
• Contribute to the annual Single Audit process and prepares the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) in a timely manner.

Requirements:

Professional Experience, Education & Other Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field or equivalency required (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Two years of experience working with federal or private funding agencies on grants, contracts, or other agreements is required. The ability to work independently, effectively, and efficiently under extreme pressure and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
• An advanced degree in Public Administration, Law, or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience within a nonprofit, academic, or higher education environment are preferred. Computer literacy in data management, document preparation and management, spreadsheet creation, and presentation software is also preferred.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the job’s essential functions as outlined in the position description.

Working Conditions

• Work in a remote office environment that is suitably equipped with internet and telephone access.
• Quarterly travel to Washington D.C. and other occasional meetings across the country may be included.

Compensation Range

$65,000-$75,000 annually, based on experience and excellent benefits package

Working at SEIA

SEIA/SI2 values diversity, inclusion and equity within our organization and the promotion of these values across the solar industry. We strive to welcome different perspectives, identities, and backgrounds, regardless of job function in order to create a more resilient organization that supports a strong, equitable solar industry. SEIA/SI2 envisions an industry that is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity. We aim to achieve this by encouraging openness and transparency about diversity issues and progress. We will develop strategies, programs, and tools that seek to equalize opportunities within SEIA/SI2 and allow for discussing and sharing best practices within the solar industry.

SEIA/SI2 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. SEIA/SI2 complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we employ staff. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SEIA/SI2 is an EVERIFY employer.