Vice President of Contracts and Grants Administration

Job Description

Division & Project Overview:

The Contracts and Grants Administration team of experienced personnel includes distinct contracts and pricing expertise. The department is responsible for ensuring URC-CHS’s compliance with all aspects of the procurement processes and grants administration of all applicable regulations and requirements as set forth by the US Government, cooperating countries, partners, and grantees. Additionally, the Contracts and Grants Administration office is responsible for ensuring projections and budget alignment to ensure successful implementation of all URC-CHS’s bids, projects and agreements.

The Vice President for Contracts and Grants Administration reports to the President and is responsible for devising, implementing and administering overall contractual and procurement programs and policies for the company in carrying out the company mission. This will be accomplished by working with the President and the Officers of the company to establish long-range contractual and procurement goals, strategies, plans and policies. Critical to success is the incumbent’s ability to partner with Programmatic and Operational Divisions, and to translate their specific business needs into compliant, forward-thinking contracts, grants and procurement arrangements, solutions and outcomes.

The successful incumbent must engage key domestic and international staff to provide technical and managerial oversight in support of the continued achievement of our business and projects. In both technical and managerial abilities, the incumbent must carry a forward-looking approach in step with the continuing evolution of the professional government services organization, and consistent with our core values.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Vice President of Contracts and Grants will supervise the contracts unit and have responsibility for negotiation, administration, and termination of prime contracts, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements. This position works closely with the senior officers, program managers, and the Program Development unit. Responsibilities include but are not confined to the following:

• Develop and review documents such as teaming and partnering agreements, hold harmless agreements, non-disclosure agreements, leases as well other policies and procedures in connection with the contract administration function.
• Review RFA and RFP bid solicitations and oversee and/or prepare cost proposals with supporting data for conformity with government agency and company policies.
• Manage contracts, subcontracts and cooperative agreements so approvals, extensions, modifications, supplemental funding requests, key personnel notifications, close-outs and other actions are handled promptly.
• Ensure operating divisions’ compliance with appropriate regulations including Federal Acquisition (FAR) and the Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), commercial laws, regulations and other applicable guidelines.
• Manage contracts managerial and professional exempt staff by recruiting, supervising, mentoring and providing career development and training opportunities.
• Coordinate with corporate officers and program managers on financial and administrative matters that impact on contracts and grants.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Experience & Qualifications

• BS in Accounting, Finance or Management and/or Government Grant/Contract Certification
• Extensive current knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other bodies of law affecting government contracts, Service Contract Act (SCA), and GAAP.
• Minimum of 10 years in a leadership contracts role in a federal contracting environment with a government services company.
• International experience in developing country settings.
• Candidates must be skilled in analyzing contracts for compliance, and have expertise in dealing with non-routine and complex projects.
• Hands-on experience in proposal budgeting and costing.
• Strong writing skills.
• Technical software skills and experience; advanced MS suite, including Excel and Word.
• Exceptional working, organization, managerial, interpersonal and communication habits.
• Negotiation and administration experience with regulatory agencies and government clients, specifically USAID.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• M.B.A. or JD preferred.
• Experience applying the Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR).
• Additional industry-related managerial experience highly desired.

Please note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in the US for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.

To Apply:

For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at www.urc-chs.com/career-opportunities.

You must upload your CV/Résumé and your Cover Letter where indicated. Also, please complete your application form and attach a completed USAID Form 1420 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet as well.

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest.

URC is an E-Verify Employer

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

About the Organization

University Research Co., LLC (URC)

URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States.

Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. Internationally, we expand access to and improve the quality of services addressing maternal, newborn, and child health; infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; food and nutrition; and vulnerable children and families. In the US, we focus on improving communication related to issues like substance abuse, with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations.

URC’s mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. Please join us in carrying out our mission (http://www.urc-chs.com/).