The grant specialist provides overall financial, grant compliance and project management support for various environmental programs carried out by the Great Basin Institute. These programs are funded through state funds, and grants from various federal, state, and local sources. - Manage accounting processes and grant compliance requirements for state and federal funded grant programs. - Prepare quarterly grant invoices. - Review/or assist in the preparation of grant quarterly progress reports, as well as interim and final narrative reports per funder’s requirements. - Administer contracts including negotiation of terms, tracking, and compliance with contractors, consultants and vendors. - Manage and update forecasts of the various funding sources. - Serve as liaison between potent