Contracts Administration Manager prepares and administers bids, proposals, and commercial and government contracts that follow company policies and legal requirements. Manages the contracts administration staff and guides compliance with complex contractual and regulatory requirements. Being a Contracts Administration Manager negotiates with suppliers, partners, or customers. Ensures contracts are administered and monitored to maintain compliance with the terms of agreements. Additionally, Contracts Administration Manager has a strong understanding of the contract life cycle, types of contracts, and applicable government regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Sometimes requires certification like the NCMA Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM). Typically reports to a director. The Contracts Administration Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Contracts Administration Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Barr Foundation’s mission is to invest in human, natural, and creative potential, serving as thoughtful stewards and catalysts. As stewards, Barr nurtures vital community assets. As catalysts, the Foundation advances breakthrough ideas to shape our collective future. We work in partnership with nonprofits, foundations, the public sector, and civic and business leaders to elevate the arts and creative expression, advance solutions for climate change, and connect all students to success in high school and beyond. Based in Boston, Barr focuses regionally and selectively engages nationally.
Founded in 1997, Barr has grown to become one of the largest private foundations in New England and has contributed over $1 billion to charitable causes. With assets over $2.5 billion, Barr’s 2024 grantmaking budget is $130 million. We focus our grantmaking on arts and creativity, climate, and education – complemented by grants to strengthen New England’s social sector and targeted special initiatives.
A set of core values defined by our founding trustees express our beliefs about what constitutes effective philanthropy and guide how the Barr Foundation carries out its mission. Barr is committed to strive for impact, act with humility, invest in leaders, take the long view, center racial equity, embrace risk, and demonstrate curiosity. These values also guide our hiring process and the workplace culture that we shape together. We aim to make Barr an inclusive workplace where all team members can bring their full and authentic selves and be supported to learn and grow. For more information about Barr, visit barrfoundation.org and follow us on LinkedIn.
The Grants Management team is part of the larger Operations team at Barr. The Operations team is responsible for the administration of business practices to maximize collaboration, efficiency, and effectiveness within the organization. This team leads organizational planning, grants management, contracts administration, and oversees and coordinates various operational processes and facilities management and workplace experience activities. Within the Operations team, Grants Management supports the Foundation's grantmaking and strategic efforts through administration of grants and contracts, and related activities. Grants Management incorporates various IT/business systems and tools to develop, track and evaluate work across teams. By blending field-wide resources with internal collaboration and practices, the Grants Management function serves as the backbone for program operations enabling Barr to advance its mission.
The Manager, Grants Management and Contracts Administration is a new position reporting to the Director of Grants Management. This individual will join the Grants Management and Operations team and is responsible for enhancing strategic and administrative activities as programmatic operations continue to evolve and scale. By closely collaborating with the Director of Grants Management in support of overall operations team objectives, the Manager role, among other areas described below, will implement streamlined, effective contracts management practices aimed at driving efficiencies and impact. As Barr grantmaking and programs advance their impact, the Grants Management team plays a critical role in ensuring operations can continue to facilitate results. Through the cultivation of trusted relationships across the organization and engagement in collaborative projects, the Manager, Grants Management and Contracts Administration will serve as an internal connector for this team’s activities that ultimately enhances Barr’s efforts.
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The Manager, Grants and Contracts will be a highly motivated team-player committed to carrying out Barr’s mission and values. The ideal candidate will be action-oriented and a strong communicator, who is proactive, analytical and detail-oriented. This self-starter will think strategically across functions with an understanding of when to step in and out of a lead role on critical projects. A successful candidate will have a proven track record of building trust with teammates and overcoming challenges to carry work across the finish line.
While no single candidate may embody all the qualifications listed, an ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences.
Barr is an equal opportunity employer, with a commitment to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates who would both contribute to and value working in such an environment.
The starting salary range for this role is $95,000 to $105,000 and will be determined by factors including experience, readiness for the role, and organizational equity. The Barr Foundation offers an attractive benefits package including generous health, dental, vision, and life insurance; strong retirement savings program; 15 vacation days to start and a parental leave and health leave policies.
Barr is a Compact Signer for the 100% Talent Compact, which is administered by the Boston Women’s Workforce Council, a unique public-private partnership between the Boston Mayor’s Office and Greater Boston employers dedicated to eliminating the gender and racial wage gap. We are proud to be part of this first-in-the-nation approach to reaching pay equity for women and people of color across our region.
The Barr Foundation embraces a hybrid workplace that seeks to balance time in the office with colleagues, time in the community, and remote work. Located along the waterfront in Boston’s North End, Barr’s offices are in the historic Pilot House and adjacent Two Atlantic Avenue building. Our walls and halls feature the work of living, contemporary artists, and the office space is designed to provide bright, open, flexible spaces for collaboration and independent work, and to host meetings and events. With expansive views of Boston Harbor, Barr is steps away from Boston’s “Freedom Trail” and bike share and near to restaurants, shops, museums, and parks.
Please visit https://boards.greenhouse.io/barrfoundation to apply for this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with applications encouraged by March 22, 2024.
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