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FHI 360 (formerly Family Health International) is a nonprofit human development organization based in North Carolina. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories
Job Summary:
The Contract Specialist will work in partnership with FHI 360 HQ Contracting Officers and other staff to efficiently operate and maintain an effective contracts portfolio management system. Principal duties will include contract administration and professional / managerial support to ensure full compliance with donor rules and regulations. The Contract Specialist will perform specialized tasks from pre-award to close-out as assigned by the supervisory Contracting Officer located at the FHI 360 Headquarters in the US. These tasks may include a wide variety of discrete transactions occurring at various stages of the award and sub award processes.
Typical tasks include but not limited to:
Supplementing the technical assistance provided by the Contracting Officer to proposal development and operations staff to produce competitive and responsive proposals. The Contract Specialist will provide informed interpretation of fundamental regulations and standard contract requirements. Conduct selects negotiations with the guidance of the Contracting Officer. Provide technical assistance to operations staff and other enterprise services staff on matters of contract interpretation and compliance. Prepare and submit requests for donor approval as delegated by the Contracting Officer. Prepare, review, and approve sub awards and procurement actions up to authorized thresholds. Conduct contract close-out. Assist the Contracting Officer in preparing management reports.
Accountabilities:
Pre-award:
Provides supplemental interpretation of fundamental regulations and standard contract requirements to help produce competitive and responsive proposals.
Post-award (Prime):
Post-award (Lower-tier):
Records management:
Work in partnership with records management staff to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the unit filing system.
Accountabilities will be differentiated by:
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
Problem Solving & Impact:
Supervision Given/Received:
Education:
Experience:
Typical Physical Demands:
Technology to be Used:
Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
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