A public-private partnership between the non-profit Natural History Museum of LA County and the County of Los AngelesAdministrator, Grants and ContractsResearched potential Museum funding opportunities and offered recommendations.Advised on agency requirements and assisted in preparation of project budget for proposals and sub-awards.Designed and implemented Access database to maintain all grant and contract records, account information, data collection, analysis, and grant management activities.Calculated indirect cost, cost sharing, employee salary, wages, and employee benefits for accurate project allocation.Reviewed grants and contracts to ensure compliance with all federal and state laws, internal policies, procedures and sponsor guidelines.Approved and submitted proposals through sponsor websites or other procedural means.Reviewed post-award terms and conditions to comply with grantor policies and procedure.Prepared invoices or draw down funds as required.Processed purchase orders, travel requests, expense claims, budget transfers, and hiring documentation.Prepared grant extensions, revisions, requests, and progress tracking reports.Tracked awarded, pending and denied proposals.Monitored financial and project progress, grant status, indirect cost recovery and cost sharing activities.Forecast, analyzed and reconciled short and long term accounts.Identified issues and coordinated with Investigators and Finance for resolution.Assisted Finance department during periodic audits when requested.Knowledgeable in government guidelines, OMB circulars, and FAR requirements.Prepared and revised fiscal year budgets for restricted and unrestricted accounts.Produced internal and external financial reports.Processed donations for temporary restricted and grant funds received.Developed and negotiated complex contracts for grants and other accounts.