Contracts Specialist at DT Global

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assist Contracts team with contractual tasks such as reviewing and preparing procurement documentation; consent to subcontract, contractor rate approval, international travel, modifications, etc.
• Assist in maintaining and updating templates for these approvals as required.
• Prepare and submit annual compliance reports sure as eSRS, SCA, Subcontract Reporting, FSRS, etc.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients.
• Attend management meetings and contribute to workflow management.
• Assist the Director, Contracts in developing and conducting trainings for HO and overseas staff.
• Assist with drafting, updating, and maintaining internal and cross-departmental policies.
• Stay “up to date” on major contracting changes at DT Global’s primary client through participation in industry events, formal training, USAID meetings and calls, etc.
• Develop and maintain contract and procurement files.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, accounting, law, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in USAID contracts administration or project management
• Familiarity with US Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the USAID Acquisition Regulations Supplement (AIDAR), 2 CFR 200 and Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR)
• Knowledge of U.S. Government service-related contract types including cost reimbursable, time and materials, and fixed price acquisition and assistance management.
• Strong organizational skills and tasks management, strong attention to details to ensure record of documentation is filed professionally and accurately for internal and external audit.
• Reading comprehension skills and demonstrated ability to analyze complex contracts clauses.
• Good writing skills required.
• Oral and written fluency in English required.
• Ability to communicate well in person and via email to individuals and small groups of company staff
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment within required deadlines.
• Experience working in an integrated team environment; able to operate independently as well as part of a team.
• Advance skills in Microsoft Office Suites
• Self-starter and well-organized.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business
• Experience with developing acquisition policy, executing contract acquisition packages and managing the acquisition process.
• Competency in the areas of negotiation memorandum review including proper cost/price analysis, vendor selection, budget consideration, and special prime contract provisions.
• Experience in the area of subcontract drafting, reviewing, executing, and administering including flowing down relevant and required clauses.
• Experience reviewing cost volumes in response to Requests for Proposals a Plus.
• Fluency in Dari, Pashto, French, Spanish or Arabic a plus