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Director, Contracts Management and Compliance (Preaward)

USA-Remote (Any) · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$160kDetected 11 days ago
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About the role

  • Responsible for senior-level contract negotiation and administration as well as the management oversight for any assigned teams of contracts professionals that provide contract administration and management for the contract lifecycle for assigned portfolios.
  • Key activities under this focus area will include (but are not limited to) the following:
  • Strengthen the library of pre-award templates and associated guidance (business volume templates, teaming agreements, MOUs, NDAs, compliance matrices).

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance on critical and complex issues as they occur and support successful resolution.
  • Manage and provide leadership, training, guidance and support to contracts staff in all aspects of contracts administration/management.
  • Support compliance with U.S. Government (USG) contracting requirements by researching changes in USG regulations and advising on appropriate corporate implementation or response.
  • Support compliance with audit activities and sub-award quality control review processes.
  • Provide technical assistance and support to direct reports and other divisions/departments as appropriate.
  • Assist and participate with department director in identifying training and capacity-building needs to ensure that contracts functions are consistent and compliant across the global organization.
  • Assist and participate with department director in development, management, implementation and evaluation of appropriate systems, services, and processes as assigned. Identify and implement "best practices," as appropriate.
  • This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment.
  • Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree or International Equivalent in Business Administration or related field.
  • JD or MBA (or other applicable advanced degree) preferred.

Skills

  • Knowledge of commercial and private sector contracting.
  • Background in USG and non-USG clinical research/research contracting requirements, regulations and best practices.
  • Strong technical knowledge of the elements and components of contract negotiation, management and administration.
  • Ability to work independently on several projects with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex issues.
  • Superior written and oral communication skills.
  • Requires seasoned negotiation and technical review skills regarding contract terms and conditions.
  • Knowledge of budgets and contracts.
  • Microsoft Word and Excel software skills.
  • Problem Solving & Impact:
  • Interacts with donor/client with minimal supervision.
  • Exercises independent judgment in selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions (and process improvements).

Compensation

  • USD $130,000 - $160,000 annually
  • For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360's current promotional increase guidelines.
  • Base salary is only one component of our offer.

Benefits

  • relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.
  • FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account.
  • Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year.
  • Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

Equal opportunity

  • FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic ori
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