Contracts Specialist

Established in 1980, GLFHC is a mission-driven, multi-site nonprofit healthcare organization employing more than 700 staff and serving communities throughout the Merrimack Valley. We provide comprehensive, patient-centered care and proudly sponsor the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency Program.

As a Contracts Specialist, you'll support the administration of grant-funded programs by coordinating contract activities, monitoring compliance requirements, tracking deliverables, and maintaining accurate grant records. Reporting to the Director of Grants Administration, you'll work closely with the Contracts Manager, Finance, Project Leads, funders, and community partners to help ensure successful grant implementation and compliance.

• →Administer Grants & Contracts: Manage day-to-day administration of assigned grants and contracts, including coordination, documentation, contract maintenance, and follow-up activities.
• →Coordinate Grant Activities: Support the transition of newly awarded grants into implementation and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet program objectives.
• →Monitor Compliance: Track grant requirements, reporting deadlines, deliverables, and compliance obligations while identifying potential risks or concerns.
• →Support Financial Oversight: Partner with Finance and Project Leads to monitor budgets, expenditures, invoice processing, and grant-related financial activities.
• →Manage Reporting: Coordinate the collection and submission of programmatic and financial information required for funder reports.
• →Maintain Grant Records: Ensure grant files, contracts, budgets, reports, correspondence, and other documentation remain organized, accurate, and audit-ready.
• →Support Audits & Reviews: Assist with funder site visits, audits, monitoring activities, award modifications, and grant closeout processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in grant management, preferably within healthcare, community health centers, or nonprofit organizations.
• Knowledge of grant funding processes, regulations, compliance requirements, and contract administration.
• Strong financial, analytical, and organizational skills, including experience with budgets and grant management.
• Excellent writing, editing, research, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to learn and navigate grant management systems, online portals, and funder platforms.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Experience working with federally funded, state-funded, or private grant programs.
• Experience in healthcare, community health centers, public health, or nonprofit environments.
• Familiarity with grant reporting, compliance monitoring, and audit preparation.
• Experience coordinating with multiple departments and external partners to support grant-funded initiatives.