Contracts Specialist at ThinkWell

Contracts Management

• Manage a portfolio of contracts from multiple donors including the United States Government, Foreign Governments and Private Foundations
• Review and negotiate terms and conditions with donors, clients, vendors and other suppliers. Create complex modifications to subcontracts
• Advise and train employees on contract and compliance topics, policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with contract/subcontract requirements
• Advise on and/or help prepare cost and pricing proposals in coordination with technical staff and design lab
• Administer, manage and monitor subcontracts/subawards including issuing RFPs/RFAs, reviewing proposals, negotiating budget, determining appropriate contracting mechanism, draft/amend subcontracts, obtain necessary approvals, monitor compliance and complete closeout
• Lead contract budget realignments with donors
• Prepare RFQs, review quotes and assist in selecting vendor, prepare justifications
• Provide general contract implementation support to all offices
• Negotiate and manage consulting agreements
• Provide additional support as required in area of expertise

Requirements

• BA/BS and 5+ years experience or graduate degree and 3+ years experience;
• Work experience in international development procurement and contracts/subcontracts management;
• Experience with USG rules, regulations and FAR/OMB. USAID, CDC, private foundation and corporation contracts experience;
• Experience preparing complex budgets in Excel for multi-year cost proposal submissions preferred;
• Adept at communicating technical information to non-technical audiences;
• A team player, motivated to provide subject matter expertise with a collaborative, customer service orientation;
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks quickly, thoroughly and conscientiously with attention to detail and a responsive, ‘can-do’ attitude;
• A thoughtful systems thinker with grounded, pragmatic understanding of the complexities of our work;
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with external vendors and stakeholders;
• Full English fluency, second language a plus;
• Outstanding cross-cultural communication skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels, ages, genders, nationalities and orientations as well as across work areas.