Director of Contracts

apartmentMSR - Metro Staffing Resources placeBethesda calendar_month 

Director of Contracts

Roles and Responsibilities:
Policy Development:
-Monitor emerging and established US Government regulations and policies, determine their impact on USG operations, and spearhead Department endeavors to amend organizational policies accordingly.-Collaborate with Continuous Improvement, Contracts staff, and Project Management teams to craft and refine procedures related to procurement, grants, and contractual compliance.-Design and polish contract/subcontract/grants templates, tools, and procedural guides for use by Contracts staff, Project Management, and Field Teams.-Work alongside other Contracts Directors to ensure uniform interpretation and application of USAID and US Government regulations and organizational policies.-Represent the Department in both corporate and cross-departmental initiatives.
Contractual Compliance:
-Oversee the Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) compliance stipulations, serve as the lead for all purchasing system reviews, and liaise with other departments to ensure compliance.-Craft rigorous quality control procedures and train Department staff in their application.-Design tools and resources for use by Contracts, project management, and field project teams in upholding purchasing system compliance standards.-Administer and coordinate continuous enhancements by refining or automating the purchasing system compliance requirements' execution and upkeep.-Monitor the organization's adherence to USG compliance mandates, including FFATA, Small Business, Section 889, Trafficking in Persons, SAM, etc.-Collaborate with Internal Audit, Finance, and USG Programs teams to make sure organizational systems effectively minimize non-compliance risks.
Capacity Building and Project Support:
-Contribute to and engage in the organization's training initiatives for Department, project management, and field staff, focusing on grants, contracts, and procurement.-Coordinate with Internal Audit and project management teams in handling audit report responses to reduce potential risks to the organization.
Operations Support:
-Manage a range of operational tasks such as the Department's budget, project assignment tracking, template management, and more.-Offer support for Regional Contracts Directors when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
11 years of professional work experience and a college degree. Detailed qualifications include expertise in USAID contracts, diverse contract types, experience with CPSR, mentoring abilities, cross-departmental collaboration skills, and more.

An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.

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