What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Contracts and Pricing Manager, Arlington, VA position at Social Impact?
Company Description
Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. SI’s mission is to improve the effectiveness of international development programs in improving people’s lives. We provide a full range of management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations, and policies. We provide services globally in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, project and program design, organizational capacity building, and gender and social analysis. SI services cross-cut all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. SI’s clients include US government agencies such as USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the US Department of State, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and non-profits.
Job Description
Senior Contracts and Pricing Manager, Arlington, VA
Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We
provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity
building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across
all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and
education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have
worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies,
bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and
nonprofits.
Position Summary:
The Division of Contracts, Budget & Analysis (DCBA) provides
“full cycle” support of the Contracts function, from the initial stages
of proposal and budget development through award negotiation,
implementation, and close out. The DCBA provides such support to Social
Impact’s four Technical Program Divisions. The Senior Contracts and
Pricing Manager position reports to the Deputy Director of DCBA to
provide support to Social Impact’s Strategy. Performance and Capacity
Building Division.
Responsibilities:
Contracts/Proposal Development
Review client solicitations, participate in the development of
questions to be submitted, as well the budget strategy for proposals
Develop and peer review budgets and full cost/business proposals for submission to clients.
Prepare and review task order budgets for existing IDIQ contracts.
Participate in award reviews, negotiation, and start-up of new
projects, providing guidance on contract terms and conditions to program
teams
Supports the general contract administration of each project within
the Pillar portfolio, including issuance of consultant contracts,
subcontracts, and procurement contracts
Prepare and submit correspondence to the client for approvals, waivers, funding notifications, modification requests, etc.
Review and prepare budgets for contract modifications and client meetings
Provide support to staff on budget development and management;
assist with client reporting requirements and internal analysis needs
Assist in the development and delivery of Contracts training and budget training modules
Perform other budgeting or analytical tasks, as assigned
Personnel Management
Assists as needed in providing support and mentoring to junior Team member(s)
Supports the professional development and training goals of junior Team member(s)
Other
Acts as an Alternate Point of Contact (POC) and Alternate System
Administrator for SI’s implementation of its chosen software for
conducting terrorism and debarment checking
May represent the Office of Contracts, Budget and Analysis at internal and external meetings
Other related duties/tasks as may be assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, international relations,
finance, or related field, or the equivalent in education/experience;
Minimum of 7 years of experience in international development with
an NGO and/or for-profit in the development sector; or the equivalent in
degree/years of experience;
Minimum of 5 years of experience with the administration of USG and
non-USG awards working with the FAR/AIDAR, CFRs and relevant OMB
circulars, donor regulations, etc.;
USAID, Dept. of State, and other international development donor
experience, cost/price analysis, indefinite quantity contracts, and
grants and commercial contracting highly desirable;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel required;
Team Player with good analytical, written and verbal communication skills;
Organizational skills and a capacity to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines;
Knowledge of budget preparation requirements and practices, covering
cost-plus-fixed fee, time and materials, and other pricing
methodologies, especially for international development programs and
agencies;
Knowledge of the compliance environment and relevant rules and
regulations within the international development sector highly
desirable;
Foreign language skills a plus.
Additional Information
Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.
To apply, please visit our website: https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=1486
SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.