-Oversee contractual/procurement process for the Center-Liaison between NCHS and CDC Office of Acquisition Services-Lead COR for NCHS-Advise Senior Management on procurement processes and procedures

-Performed in-depth financial and administrative analysis of complex grant and cooperative agreement applications to determine if costs were reasonable, allowable and allocable using extensive knowledge of applicable federal regulations, policies and procedures.- Interpreted and applied appropriate regulations, policies and procedures relating to complex grant and cooperative agreement issues. -Evaluated grant applications. -Negotiated the budget, award period and terms and conditions. -Managed an assigned grant portfolio of highly complex grants and cooperative agreements. -Served as a resource for applicants and grantees on grant matters. -Participated in grantee site visits. -Served as a mentor and assisted with junior level specialists.

-Provided guidance to faculty and staff regarding the proper application and adaptation of Federal, State, and University rules and regulations in the development of proposals, including use of special electronic budget and forms preparation programs. -Analyzed and approved proposal budgets.- Provided financial and administrative oversight of contracts and grants to ensure compliance with both sponsor and University rules and regulations by preparing an abstract of key project information for the University financial accounting record based on individual award terms, monitoring reporting requirements, preparing awards to sub recipients and providing administrative oversight of their progress, and completing project closeout requirements.