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Population Services International · 1 week ago

Officer, Awards & Compliance

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$69K/yr - $103K/yr

5+ years exp

Population Services International (PSI) is a network of organizations focused on advancing people-centered health systems. They are seeking an Officer, Awards & Compliance to provide guidance in compliance, award administration, and support the development of knowledge management systems for compliance.

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Responsibilities

Award Administration: Review award terms and conditions prior to signature (primarily for a portfolio of non-USG-funded awards). Advise teams during the negotiation process. Extract relevant requirements for Network Members and program management teams. Participate in project kick-off meetings. Support systems to track subaward and prime award terms and conditions and maintain permanent files/documentation. Ensure staff understand the entire award cycle requirements and are ready for award closeout

Compliance Support: Maintain an up-to-date awareness of current and changing donor/client regulations, policies, and procedures, and work towards being able to answer most questions related to commonly referenced regulations with minimal assistance. This includes remaining current on changes within the industry through resource sites, publications, and continuing education. Work within the Delivery Team to ensure alignment of sub-agreements with prime award terms and conditions. Conduct regulatory research and develop guidance for Network Members and program management staff in response to questions related to allowability, approval requirements, and compliance issues. Act as the “compliance go-to person” for a portfolio of awards

Work with IT to manage continuous access to the Award Management System (AMS) to obtain information on historical grants/awards at PSI. Contribute to optimizing knowledge management systems (SharePoint and Unit4) used by the Compliance Function

Training and Capacity Building: Support the development, organization, and presentation of relevant training modules, in addition to other duties as assigned

Embody PSI’s values: Measurement, Pragmatism, Honesty, Trust, Collaboration, and Commitment

Less than 10% international travel

Qualification

Grants/contracts managementRegulatory researchAward administrationMS WordExcelKnowledge management systemsDiscretionFrenchSpanishProject managementCollaborationAttention to detailWritten communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field

At least 5 years of progressive experience in federal and/or private grants/contracts management. Equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted

Ability to compose reports, presentations, memos, emails, and other written documents in an organized, logical, and concise manner. Ability to write well in English with attention to detail and correct grammar usage

Demonstrated project management and organizational skills – especially with time-sensitive work

Demonstrated fundamental knowledge of researching and interpreting regulations and applying donor rules and regulations: FCDO, FfW World Bank, UN Agencies, The Global Fund, foundations, and corporations

Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Ability to collaborate and participate in teams with a can-do, positive attitude

Knack for exercising discretion

Preferred

Master's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field

Familiarity with USG regulations: OMB Uniform Guidance, FAR/AIDAR, Standard Provisions, and other donor rules and regulations regarding implementation of Federal awards preferred

Proficiency in French and/or Spanish preferred

Benefits

Health & Wellness: In all of our locations, PSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that offers health, financial planning, family care, and flexibility for work life fit.

Time Away: We want you to take time away when you need it. PSI offers a competitive leave package.

Learning & Development: PSI is committed to your career growth. Through PSI’s job architecture, there are many potential career paths you can follow depending on your skills and interests.