Contracts & Pricing Manager

ECODIT is an international development ?rm working with governments, businesses, and local communities to advance environmentally- and socially-responsible development around the world. We provide technical assistance services ranging from quick-turnaround assessments and evaluations to design and implementation of long-term multi-million-dollar projects. Since its founding in 1993, ECODIT has provided professional services through more than 250 projects/contracts to diverse clients in more 50 countries. Building on our track record of success, we have continuously expanded the depth and breadth of our expertise in the water, energy, environment, and urban and local governance sectors.

Job Description

The Contracts and Pricing Manager will provide contractual and pricing management to a portfolio of ECODIT's new and existing programs and will report directly to the Director of Contracts. The Contracts team within ECODIT provides "full cycle" support of the Contracts function, from the initial stages of proposal and budget development through award negotiation, implementation, and close out.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Serve as the point of contact with partner/subcontractor organizations for collection and negotiation of cost proposal/budget elements.
• Participate in award reviews, negotiation, and start-up of new projects, providing guidance on contract terms and conditions to program teams and other stakeholders within the firm.
• Within an assigned portfolio of contracts, perform and manage the general contract administration of each project, including issuance of a range of subaward/subcontract types - consultant contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and grants under contract.
• Prepare and submit correspondence to the client for approvals, waivers, funding notifications, modification requests, etc.
• Review and/or prepare budgets and budget realignments for contract modifications..
• File administrative and compliance reports as required by contract terms and conditions such as FFATA reporting; Service Contract Act reporting; GSA IFF reporting; Implementing Partner Notice Portal; and excluded party background checks.
• Serve as the system administrator for ECODIT's excluded party background checking software.
• Conduct internal compliance reviews as guided by the Director of Contracts and assist in the preparation for external audits, including audits by USAID of ECODIT's Incurred Cost Proposals.
• Assist the Director of Contracts in the development and delivery of Contracts and budget training modules and underlying related policies.
• Help develop and maintain tools, templates and trackers to help the firm effectively track and manage its prime awards and sub-awards and comply with its ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements
• Other related duties/tasks as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in related area plus six years' experience or Bachelor's degree with eight years of relevant experience in a relevant field;
• Experience with the administration of USG and non-USG funded awards, working with the FAR/AIDAR, CFRs and other donor/client regulations;
• Experience with USAID, Dept. of State, and other international development donors, cost/price analysis, indefinite quantity contracts, and grants and commercial contracting highly desirable;
• Familiarity with GSA MAS and OASIS Contracts highly desirable;
• Knowledge of budget preparation requirements and practices, covering cost-plus- fixed fee, time and materials, firm fixed price, 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;
• Effective communication skills across global audiences and remote/virtual offices;
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality documents in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint);
• Comfort with and experience working with various IT platforms (Skype, MS Teams, cloud-based drives, VPNs, conference calling);
• Strong verbal and writing skills in English; second language a plus;
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks;
• Adaptability and flexibility to work with multiple team members;
• Willingness to travel internationally and to work with colleagues and clients across time zones around the world; and
• Current U.S. work authorization required.

Please note that this position is eligible for telework unless otherwise specified.

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.

Compensation is commensurate with background and experience. Interested candidates are required to submit a cover letter with CV immediately. Only select candidates will be contacted. No phone calls or emails please.

ECODIT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate in its hiring and employment practices. All applicants will be considered for employment opportunities solely on the basis of merit and not, in any way, on the basis of race, color, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion; marital status, disability or genetic information; citizenship or national origin, veteran's status or other protected status as established by law.