Contracts Manager

Overview: DT Global is seeking a Contracts Manager to join our Operations division. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for administering and providing guidance to project delivery teams and field offices regarding contracts, subcontracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and terms and conditions. Reporting to the Director of Contracts, the Manager will serve as a subject matter expert and exercise independent judgement to administer various types of contracts from inception to closeout.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Manage the full cradle-to-grave procurement cycle of DT Global contracts from award through closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with USAID Contracting Officers and Specialists as contracts administrator.
• Review, sign and communicate to client requests for common administrative issues such as consent to subcontract, contractor rate approval, international travel, modifications, etc. and maintain and update templates for these approvals as required.
• Review acquisition/procurement packages and related documentation such as Statements of Work evaluation criteria, market research, cost analysis, justifications and approvals.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with Subcontractors, Vendors, and Consultants.
• Prepare and submit annual compliance reports such as eSRS, SCA, Subcontract Reporting, VAT filing, etc.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients.
• Attend management meetings and contribute to workflow management.
• Manage and mentor program management unit staff on USAID rules and regulations.
• In conjunction with the Director of Contracts, develop and conduct trainings for home-office and overseas staff.
• Draft, update, and maintain 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
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in USAID contracts management
• Strong knowledge of US Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the USAID Acquisition Regulations Supplement (AIDAR), 2 CFR 200 and DoS Standardized Regulations (DSSR)
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Government service-related contract types including cost reimbursable, T&M, and fixed price acquisition and assistance management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Government GSA contracting.
• Strong organizational skills and tasks management, strong attention to detail to ensure record of documentation is filed professionally and accurately for internal and external audit.
• Excellent reading comprehension skills and demonstrated ability to analyze complex contracts clauses.
• Excellent writing skills 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.
• Self-starter and well-organized.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in business, acquisition or CPCM certification a plus.
• Experience with developing acquisition policy, executing contract acquisition packages and manage 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

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DT Global, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global, LLC prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.