Organization: Macfadden
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 06 Jul 2015
Macfadden is an employee-owned, international professional services corporation that applies integrated information technology solutions and program/project management expertise to help solve critical issues impacting the health, safety, and security of the world around us. Since 1986, federal agencies have relied on Macfadden for mission critical support in the areas of international disaster response, development and humanitarian assistance, compliance and monitoring support, information management, and systems engineering and integration.
Today, Macfadden provides innovative solutions that enable our customers to protect America"s food supply more efficiently and bring medical breakthroughs to market sooner; rapidly respond to complex international disaster relief efforts; develop and maintain critical government IT financial systems and safeguard key government information systems. We support our customer"s mission to help emerging democracies in Eastern Europe and Eurasia develop their economic infrastructures; and help meet compliance requirements and improve transparency through effective records and information management programs; and help preserve many of our nation"s most treasured historical documents through our data capture and digital conversion services.
With more than 225 employees, Macfadden is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, with multiple client site operations worldwide including: Washington, DC; Chesapeake, VA; Birmingham, AL; Lakewood, CO; Kurdistan and Guatemala.
When you work with a Macfadden employee-owner, you will be working with a competent, experienced professional who cares deeply about your success. That"s what sets us apart and drives our commitment to our customers.
Position Summary:
- The incumbent will support the Grants Unit operation for the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID),
- He/she will solicit, negotiate and prepare Grants, Cooperative Agreements, Interagency Agreements, Public International Organizations (PIO) awards plus amendments/modifications thereto and supporting documentation, such as waivers and memorandum of negotiation, for the Agreement Officer’s signature.
- Explain to USAID OFDA, U.S. or Non-U.S partner organizations the legal requirements, policies and regulations, negotiation terms and grant procedures of USAID grants.
- Work with USAID OFDA to develop grant solicitations and post on Grants.Gov and advise members of technical review committees on grant and budget issues.
- Incumbent will work with USAID GLAAS Award database, financial systems, and be involved in all OFDA grant activities.
- Participate in pre-award reviews and assessments.
Education:Bachelor’s Degree, other trainings in related field.
Experience: 7 years working experience with USAID Assistance program (grants activity).
Skills:
- Familiarity with US Government entities in general and USAID in particular.
- Experience in the negotiation and administration of grants, cooperative agreements and interagency agreements.
- Good knowledge of USAID Assistance Regulations such as Code of Federal Regulation (CFRs), Automated Directive System (ADS) series, OMB Circulars and other directives governing grants and contracting.
- Experience with drafting, posting and negotiating USAID Annual Program Statement (APS) or other solicitations is a plus.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with USAID financial management procedures and its interface with Assistance and Acquisition as well as USAID Global Acquisition and Assistance System (GLAAS) generating contracts/grants software.
- Thorough understanding of USAID field Mission Controller and Contracting/Agreement Officer functions.
- Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office 2011 (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Team player and ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.
- Professional level skills in both oral and written communication.
This is a surge position lasting for approximately 6 months.
U.S. Citizenship is required; selected candidate must be able to qualify for a government sponsored security clearance.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
This position description reflects Macfadden’s assignment of essential functions; nothing in this job description restricts the Company’s latitude to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
How to apply:
Please apply for this position via the following link: http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCFA&cws=1&rid=778
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