Mid-Level A&A Specialist will be responsible for supporting a portfolio of complex contracts in USAID's Bureau for Global Health. You will provide technical guidance, support procurement and program teams, and ensure compliance with USAID and US Government regulations.
Manage and coordinate the full acquisition and assistance (A&A) cycle, including pre-award, award, post- award, and close-out activities.
Ensure all contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements comply with applicable USAID and US Government regulations and policies.
Review and analyze proposals, applications, and budgets for cost realism, financial responsibility, and conformance with USAID standards.
Provide technical assistance to USAID staff, implementers, and partners on A&A related matters.
Conduct pre-award assessments and negotiate and prepare awards and modifications.
Monitor implementation of awards for compliance with award terms, conditions, and USAID reporting requirements.
Coordinate with relevant teams to resolve implementation issues and ensure optimal program results.
Must be knowledgeable in the U.S. Government acquisition and assistance procedures, such as - knowledge of contracting principles, laws, regulations and procedures applicable to pre-award, award and post-award actions sufficient to procure and/or administer contracts/agreements for major development, testing, and/or production, or mastery of a procurement functional area sufficient to provide technical leadership, staff coordination, and consultation including responsibility for formulating guidelines, implementing new developments, and providing policy interpretation.
REQUIREMENTS:
Facility access clearance required
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Law, or a related field. A Master's degree would be preferred.
A minimum of three years of relevant work experience in procurement, contract management, or related fields to include demonstrated experience in working on acquisition and assistance actions.
Comprehensive understanding of US Government regulations and policies governing A&A (such as FAR, and 2 CFR 200, AIDAR, ADS).
Previous experience with international development is strongly preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Google Suite.
Ability to interpret, communicate and summarize acquisition and assistance findings and recommendations.
Participate in consultative processes involving a wide range of stakeholders.
Must be able to prepare products independently with appropriate content and minimal errors in a timely manner.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines.
Ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment, respectful of diversity and that promotes inclusion.