Oversees the submission of contractual information and responds to requirements of Federal and private funders as required.
Reviews and approves requests for payments and financial reports from subcontractors and subaward recipients.
Provides guidance to Program Managers regarding policies, procedures, regulations, issues, and trends.
Determines type of contract to utilize for each purpose and identifies when restrictive language is necessary for subrecipients of Federal pass-through funds and drafts the language.
Trains staff in contract development by creating and delivering curriculum.
Ensures funding is available for each contract.
Reviews relevant invoices submitted to ASTHO to ensure compliance with funder regulations and that deliverables have been received. Researches and resolves contract disputes or issues.
Assists with creating/updating policies and procedures.
Provides professional support for programs and internal functional activities in the area of contracting.
Closes out agreements at the end of the performance period of the sub agreements.
Assists with the annual audits.
Qualifications:
Bachelor???s degree preferred.
5 years of experience in a director level position overseeing contract development and administration.
Demonstrated supervisory experience.
Strong computer skills to include proficiency in MS Office, especially Outlook Word and Excel, and experience with accounting and contracts system software and other database applications.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Strong analytical skills.
Proven skills with principles and practices of federal grants and contracts administration, including familiarity with the Uniform Grants Guidance and FAR.
Knowledge of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cooperative agreement regulations and guidelines strongly preferred.
About Us: ASTHO is the national nonprofit organization representing the public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. territories and Freely Associated States, and the District of Columbia, as well as the more than 100,000 public health professionals these agencies employ. ASTHO members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy and to ensuring excellence in public health practice. ASTHO is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia with a regional office in Atlanta, GA. ASTHO was incorporated on March 23, 1942 with the goal of helping health officials navigate a rapidly changing public health landscape and remains a strong voice in governmental public health.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:ASTHO is an all-encompassing diverse and inclusive organization that respects and celebrates every person???s strengths, assets, and values, eliminating inequities and biases in all facets of activities and operations. ASTHO is committed to leading organizational change efforts that support racial healing, racial justice, and transformation within state and territorial public health agencies.
Mandatory Vaccination Policy: As a Public Health organization, ASTHO accepts the responsibility to follow CDC guidelines and advisories relating to the health of all. ASTHO has adopted a mandatory vaccination policy applicable to all ASTHO employees to safeguard the health of our employees from the hazard of COVID-19.
