Contracts Specialist - Pretoria, South Africa at Tetra Tech

Position Responsibilities

• Support technical staff and field project offices to determine appropriate acquisition instruments based on project requirements.
• Draft and modify purchase orders, subcontracts, and independent consultant agreements.
• Under the direction and guidance of the Contracts Manager, draft and review procurement documentation including but not limited to solicitation documents, evaluation memos, negotiation memos, and commercial item determinations.
• Draft personnel and salary requests, consents to subcontract, waivers, and other contractual matters.
• Perform cost/price analysis of subcontractor bids and proposals.                                                                       
• Ensure project compliance with government contracting requirements such as FAR, AIDAR, as applicable.
• Assist with the contract start-up and close-out process.
• Monitor upcoming compliance deadlines and submit required contractual reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with business services teams (finance, human resources, and business development), field offices, and technical staff to ensure successful implementation of projects.
• Continuously identify ways to streamline the procedures and processes of the Contracts department.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of electronic files in line with the company policies and procedures.
• Support audits and other related tasks as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development/studies, business administration or another related field.
• Three years of relevant procurement work experience with USAID contracts.
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and AIDAR.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiating, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-sufficient and able to operate independently.
• Able to produce accurate and complete documents in a timely manner.
• Excellent listening skills and highly developed sense of responsibility and commitment to customer service.

Preferred but Not Required Qualifications

• Fluency in a foreign language.
• Prior work experience or knowledge of the Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), and its application to Federal government contracts/subcontracts.