Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist – Ukraine Job 2024 Part Time

SUMMARY

The Senior Acquisition and Assistance (A&A) Specialist at USAID/Ukraine plays a crucial role in the strategic oversight and execution of complex acquisition and assistance mechanisms within the Regional Contracting Office (RCO). P rovides ( 12 ) twelve months of high-level virtual support, starting in summer 2024, focusing on pre-award, award, post-award, and closeout functions for multi-year, multi- million-dollar projects . Working in close collaboration with Foreign Service Contracting and Agreement Officers (CO/AOs) and a skilled team of Cooperating Country National (CCN) A&A Specialists, the Senior A&A Specialist ensures the seamless integration and management of Mission activities and portfolios. E xpertise and guidance are vital in navigating the intricate processes of negotiated acquisitions, contributing significantly to the Mission’s objectives and operational success.

M ust be able to work in the same time zone as Ukraine to ensure effective communication and coordination with the team.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to pass a customer background check for access to facilities, equipment and property. This Homeland Security Investigation requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card) status.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential D uties and responsibilities include the following . Other duties may be assigned.

The provision of expert-level A&A services throughout the procurement process for complex A&A mechanisms, including, and not limited to, competitively negotiated contracts, task orders, cooperative agreements, grants, Interagency Agreements (IAA), and sole source or limited competition awards.

Coordination of A&A objectives development, taking primary responsibility for all phases of the pre-award A&A process for complex actions and producing all required documents to make compliant awards.

Completion of post-award A&A actions.

Provision of guidance and mentoring to junior-level staff on foundational principles of USG and USAID acquisition, assistance , general A&A management, A&A policy direction, new/changed procurement policies, etc., as required .

Development of training sessions to teach A&A and AOR/COR colleagues about A&A best practices.

Robust participation in RCO’s overall execution of the Mission’s A&A program.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output .

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job . Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of ( 10 ) ten years’ relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS / ABILITIES

I n-depth knowledge of A&A mechanisms and processes, including competitively negotiated contracts, cooperative agreements, grants, and more.

Ability to manage all phases of the pre-award and post-award processes, ensuring compliance and effective execution.

Expert understanding of USG and USAID laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing each type of A&A mechanism.

Advanced knowledge of the procedures for pre- and post-award A&A actions.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Proven ability to handle complex procurement actions.

Proven ability to work under pressure and complete procurement actions within vastly accelerated timelines.

Expert knowledge of Global Acquisition and Assistance System (GLAAS) and ASIST.

Expert knowledge of Federal and USAID regulations, and the associated governing guidance (e.g., the

FAR, AIDAR, CFR, OMB Circulars).

FAC-C Professional Level II certification.

Must be able to work in the same time zone as Ukraine .

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

CNI CORE COMPETENCIES

Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.

COMPLIANCE

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole . Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.

E OE including D isability/ V et

The pay range for this role is $107,400 and $120,000 annually, with the final offer amount dependent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(k)

• STD/LTD/AD&D

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Training and Development Opportunities

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