Tetra Tech International Development Services (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) headquartered in Arlington, VA is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the role of Contracts, Grants and Procurement Manager (CGPM). Successful candidates will have experience managing USAID contracts and will be focused primarily on providing contracting and subcontracting support.

In this role, you will support project implementation with an emphasis on contract and subcontract compliance at various points throughout the business cycle. CGPMs bring rigor and discipline to managing contracts and procurement through standardized systems and tools that facilitate the achievement of technical objectives. 

The position is preferably based in Burlington, Vermont, with Arlington, Virginia as a possible location.

What you will do:                                                                          

* Serve as Subject Matter Expert for the interpretation of, and adherence to, client rules and regulations;

* Provide contractual support and guidance to a long-term portfolio of projects;

* Support project implementation by providing resources, tools, and solutions to complex regulatory challenges;

* Collaborate with your team members on designing and delivering training on USG rules and regulations for home office and field staff;

* Provide support to projects in interpreting contract requirements, reviewing documents, requesting necessary waivers and approvals and documenting contract compliance;

* Negotiate, prepare, and administer subcontracts to US-based companies on projects; 

* Stay abreast of USG rules and regulations applicable to the management of contract and procurement (FAR, AIDAR, ADS, CFR); and

* Complementary support and expertise as deemed appropriate and necessary;

What we are looking for:

* Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field, particularly business administration, international relations, law, finance, etc.

* Master’s degree preferred

* 5-8 years of experience in a similar role, responsible for contracts, grants and/or procurement on USAID or other international donor-funded programs

* Experience managing contracts and procurement for USAID projects

* High proficiency in USG rules and regulations (FAR & AIDAR)

* Fluency in a second language highly desirable

* Ability to travel internationally up to 35% of time

* Long-term contracts and grants field experience highly desired

* Outstanding capacity building and training skills

* Financial and budgeting experience and experience working with audits desirable

* U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is an absolute requirement.