Position Description

Kim Joyce & Associates is proud to be making an impact in communities, in organizations, and in lives, one grant at a time. We are the largest grant writing and grant consultancy firm in Arizona and a leading national grant writing consultancy firm. Our clients are local and national nonprofit organizations, institutes of higher education, school districts, charter schools, hospital systems, units of local government, tribes, and public agencies throughout the country.

 

Our services include highly competitive grant proposals, prospect research for funding opportunities, grants management services (pre- and post-award), grant office assessments, mock peer grant reviews, donor cultivation coaching, and grant writing training. We have high expectations, and our results speak for themselves.

 

Our business approach is simple – Build Teams that work collaboratively and closely with our clients to deliver quality services. Our teams are passionate about our clients, and we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations. We share knowledge, skills, and experience to work together for the benefit of our clients. We are looking for people who are the best in their field and who want to do work that makes a difference. If you are looking to be a member of a truly supportive team, in a positive and fun work environment we would like to speak with you.

Essential Job Functions

•        Advise CEO on all aspects of contract activities, as well as strategic high value contractual matters that have a direct impact on company revenue generation and retention.
•          Complete comprehensive reviews of client contracts, terms, and conditions. Identify, mitigate, and eliminate unusual risks, liabilities, and remedies in accordance with company policies and sound business judgment. Propose and draft any contractual provisions and amendments deemed appropriate by the CEO. 
•          Review, draft and/or negotiate a broad range of contracts and agreements, including Nondisclosure Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Engagement Letters, Professional Services Agreements, Access Letters and Federal, State, and Local Municipality Contracts. Track client deliverables, obligations, requirements, and service level agreements as directed by the CEO.
•          Review and interpret RFP/RFQ documentation. Identify, document and present questions and assumptions, based on the solicitations, that impact Company contract compliance and strategy to the CEO.
•          Present management insights regarding key issues and status of contracts relative to all contract requirements.

Position Qualifications

•        Four years of direct contracts experience, including compliance, technical, customer service, business administration and contract drafting.
•          Demonstrate an understanding of the contract's life cycle as well as contract types, including fixed-price, city, state and federal government contract laws and requirements.
•          Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections.
•          Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Applications with a strong focus on Excel for analysis and data presentation, and PowerPoint for developing effective presentations.
•          Exceptional attention to detail and adherence to project deadlines and solicitation requirements.
•          Experience working in a fast-paced, deliverable centric team environment.

Education

•        Undergraduate degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Office setting (located at KJA headquarters in Scottsdale, or remote, for the right candidate)
• Minimal noise
• Primarily desk work
• Repetitive motion and eye strain through extensive utilization of computer hardware and software.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should visit kimjoyceandassociates.com/career-opportunities. Only applicants who follow these instructions will be considered. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Kim Joyce and Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit 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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.