Senior Contracts and Pricing Manager, Arlington, VA

Senior Contracts and Pricing Manager, Arlington, VA

Full-time

Position Summary:

The Division of Contracts, Budget & Analysis (DCBA) provides full cycle support of the Contracts function, from proposal and budget development through award negotiation, implementation, and closeout. The Senior Contracts and Pricing Manager reports to the Deputy Director of DCBA and provides support to Social Impact’s Strategy and Performance and Capacity Building Division.

• Review client solicitations and develop questions and budget strategies 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 startup of new projects, providing guidance on contract terms and conditions.
• Support 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.
• Assist as needed in providing support and mentoring to junior team members.
• Support the professional development and training goals of junior team members.
• Act as an Alternate Point of Contact (POC) and Alternate System Administrator for SI’s implementation of chosen software for conducting terrorism and debarment checking.
• Represent the Office of Contracts, Budget and Analysis at internal and external meetings.
• Other related duties/tasks as may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, international relations, finance, or related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in international development with an NGO and/or for-profit in the development sector.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience administering USG and non-USG awards, working with FAR/AIDAR, CFRs, and relevant OMB circulars, donor regulations.
• Experience with USAID, Dept. of State, and other international development donors, cost/price analysis, indefinite quantity contracts, grants and commercial contracting highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel required.
• Team player with strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of budget preparation requirements and practices, including cost-plus-fixed fee, time and materials, and other pricing methodologies 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.

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. No phone calls.