Manager, IDIQ and Client Relations, SCM, Washington, United States 40 views

Organization: Chemonics
Country: United States
City: Washington
Office: Chemonics Washington
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Chemonics seeks a Procurement Supply Management (PSM) indefinite delivery/indefinite quality (IDIQ) Contract Manager to support the Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement Supply Management (PSM) Project located in Washington, DC. The Manager for the GHSC-PSM project is responsible for monitoring and completing tasks related to GHSC-PSM prime contract management and compliance with contract requirements and contract administration best practices, and tasks related to new business, technical capacity, and management and leadership. Manager supervises an associate and reports to the GHSC-PSM IDIQ PMU Prime Contract Director We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
Provides day-to-day GHSC-PSM contract management and administration support
Supports the implementation of GHSC-PSM prime contract management best practices and risk mitigation strategies and approaches
Coordinates with GHSC-PSM Risk Management and GHSCO Compliance teams to ensure coordination, compliance, and process improvement
Supports consistent interpretation and application of prime contract clauses and requirements
Liaises with GHSC-PSM IDIQ PMU and GHSC-PSM technical teams to ensure proactive client management under the supervision of the GHSC-PSM IDIQ PMU Prime Contract Director
Supports management of client communication and approvals process; suggests improvements and identifies potential bottlenecks; supports development and continuous improvement of processes and procedures for client communications and client management
Manages compliance with contract requirements, including supporting general risk management and mitigation.
Supports GHSC-PSM HQ and Country Teams staff capacity building on all prime contract requirements and management best practices
Provides guidance to GHSC-PSM HQ, Country Teams and field office staff on prime contract requirements and the approval process; ensures quality control for GHSC-PSM Risk Management and Country Programs
Tracks deliverables and reporting requirements and liaises with GHSC-PSM Operations and Risk Management teams
Maintains situational awareness of all GHSC-PSM approvals including trends, client preferences, and quality control
Coordinates with Finance teams on level of effort (LOE) and spending tracking
Provides surge capacity support to GHSC-PSM Teams, as appropriate
Recruits long- and short-term project personnel in accordance with Chemonics’ practice and pertinent U.S. government regulations, as appropriate
Conducts field visits, including conducting training, conducting or responding to audits, providing input to work planning, conducting technical research, and performing other operational tasks
Promotes Chemonics by attending external events, networking with clients and counterparts, articulating a solid understanding of Chemonics’ past and present portfolio, effectively representing the company’s history, values, and standards, and identifying and developing business leads
Actively engages in technical practice of relevance to areas of interest or focus, sharing information and best practices learned with the company
Participates on proposal teams and mentors others
Performs all tasks and responsibilities demonstrating behaviors associated with Chemonics’ values and competencies at all levels in the company
Identifies issues or potential risks and makes informed decisions on how to address the issues, communicating, when appropriate, with the GHSC-PSM IDIQ PMU Prime Contract Director and the Senior Vice President.
Appropriately consults with support divisions on home-office and field-office matters to help make informed decisions
Supervises, develops, and evaluates assigned staff. Ensures staff receive regular constructive performance feedback, prompt resolution of problems, and the time and opportunity to grow professionally
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required
Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of project management or relevant experience, including subcontract or prime contract management responsibilities
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
Experience with a wide variety of contracts and subcontracts including fixed price, IQC, and cost reimbursement preferred
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and lead presentations, training courses, and effective meetings
Willingness to travel and work abroad a minimum of 4 to 8 weeks per year; experience living or working in developing countries preferred
Mastery of critical project management skills, including subcontract management, budget management, contractual compliance, client relations and knowledge of client , and personnel management
Strong organizational and work prioritization skills and attention to detail
Strong MS Office, word processing abilities
Ability to work on one or more projects and provide support to proposals
Demonstrated resourcefulness in problem-solving and initiative to learn new skills
Experience supervising or mentoring employees preferred
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated integrity, independent thinking, judgment, and respect for others
Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity
Apply through our Career Center https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CHEMONICS&cws=50&rid=4826 by May 11, 2022. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Chemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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