Ready to make an impact? In this role, you will support Brookings values of collegiality, respect, inclusion, diversity and community, and bring the following qualifications:
Education/Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience required, degree in accounting or related business degree preferred. Minimum four years of relevant work experience required.Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) or Certificate in Research Administration (CRA) preferred. Experience in Workday ERP systems highly desired. Federal grants experience a plus. Experience at a non-profit organization desired. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Knowledge/Skills Requirements
Must possess expertise in interpreting and applying donor rules and regulations, including Uniform Guidance of U.S. Government (USG) agencies and non-USG funders, to ensure compliance across all grant-funded activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and Powerpoint is essential. The candidate must be able to perform effectively, efficiently, delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities. Excellent data visualization skills, along with strong communication, interpersonal and customer service abilities are required. The candidate should also have demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities, flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, and high degree of professionalism, including maintaining strict confidentiality.
Additional Information
What can we offer you? Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous time off, and workplace flexibility. For more information, please visit Brookings Benefits.
Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply. Please note: if you have applied to more than one Brookings job opening you should add a position-specific cover letter as a separate attachment.
Successful completion of a background investigation is for employment at Brookings.
Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
