Officer, Awards & Compliance
Location: PSI Approved US State
Location type: Remote Eligible - Location subject to manager approval
Reports to: Senior Advisor, Award Management & Compliance
*If you are unsure if you are in an eligible US state, please visit our Career page for more details.
Welcome to PSI!
PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to advance the achievement of people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing peopleโs voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges.
Do you want to join PSI to help make it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire? Read on!
Join us!
PSI seeks an Officer, Awards & Compliance to provide guidance to Network Member and project management teams in the areas of pre-award/proposal development compliance, review and negotiation of prime awards and sub-agreements, and adherence to donor/client regulations. This position will contribute to the development of compliance guidance that reflects best practices. The Officer, Awards & Compliance will also contribute to the development and refinement of award monitoring tools and templates, the oversight of prime award approval requirements, and the processes for assessing and monitoring sub-agreements. This position will further support the development and maintenance of knowledge management systems for compliance at PSI.
 
What You'll Do
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 โcompliance go-to personโ 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 PSIโs values: Measurement, Pragmatism, Honesty, Trust, Collaboration, and Commitment.Less than 10% international travelThis is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.
 
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related fieldMasterโs Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field preferredAt 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 โ 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.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 MS Word and Excel.Ability to collaborate and participate in teams with a can-do, positive attitude.Knack for exercising discretion.Proficiency in French and/or Spanish preferred.We know that a long list of requirements may be discouraging, but donโt let imposter syndrome or the confidence gap get in the way of you applying โ weโd love to hear from you.
Why Work at PSI?
PSI's work is about enabling families to live happy and healthy livesโwe think this should apply to our employees, too.
Salary Ranges:*
PSI is committed to pay equity and transparency. We ensure pay meets the market within each country. This approach minimizes our impact on local talent markets and allows PSI to attract and retain employees, while staying cost-competitive.
Actual base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as a candidateโs qualifications, experience, internal equity, external market analysis, and other business factors permitted by law. Hiring above the mid-point of the range below would not be typical in order to allow for potential future salary growth.
PSI is offering the following gross annual salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:
For the United States (paid in USD): $69,000 (minimum) - $86,000 (midpoint) - $103,000 (maximum)
About PSI
Did you know that we have over 3,000 โPSIersโ working across the globe in 40 different countries? Weโre a diverse group with a wide range of backgrounds from the medical industry to the music industry, all with unique skills we bring to the job. We value self-motivated people with a track record for getting things done in tough situations. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves.
Interested in Learning More?
About PSI: Who we are, how we work, and the challenges we seek to solve.PSI Career site Featured Projects: Flagship & Priority ProjectsWhere We Work: PSIโs Global NetworkFollow PSI Online: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTubePSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, tribal belonging, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status. PSI is a safe, inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and itโs reflected in our diverse community.
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