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National Forest Foundation (NFF) is pleased to offer a regular, full-time, and exempt position that will manage the NFF’s service contracts, purchases, and other similar actions to advance the organization’s conservation investments nationwide. About the NFF: The NFF works with communities and organizations to conserve and enhance the watersheds, wildlife habitat, wild places, and recreational opportunities across the 193-million-acre National Forest System. The NFF seeks to engage all Americans in this work. Position Function: The Contracts and Procurement Manager reports directly to the Conservation Awards Director and works closely with Conservation Awards, Conservation Programs staff, and Accounting teams to oversee the organization’s procurement of services and goods. The incumbent is responsible for helping implement NFF contracting and procurement processes to advance conservation work that benefits U.S. National Forests and Grasslands, and supports strategic initiatives, long-term goals, and internal organizational needs. Position  Duties and Responsibilities: The Contracts and Procurement Manager will:

• Oversee the implementation of the organization’s procurement policy and compliance with its requirements.
• Coordinate with staff seeking to engage in procurement actions and works with them throughout the procurement process.
• Lead advancement of organizational priorities to diversify vendor base and increase the proportion of vendors from disadvantaged communities or with recognized disadvantaged/underserved designations.
• Help solicit and coordinate bids for large projects and advises staff on other potential transactions.
• Practice active risk management to reduce organizational exposure in contracts and procurement.
• Lead staff teams to review bids and select vendors, and awards contracts based on price, quality of work, past performance, and other factors.
• Coordinate between staff and vendors through development and negotiation of agreements.
• Provide substantive review of agreements for compliance and accuracy, resolving discrepancies consistent with organizational requirements.
• Review and update standard contract templates.
• Coordinate with other departments within the organization to ensure that contracts are effective and make recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct occasional reviews to ensure that vendors are complying with the terms of their agreements.
• Review and approve invoices from vendors to ensure that they accurately reflect services rendered or goods delivered.
• Coordinate training for all staff on procurement, contracts, and purchasing.
• Supervise contracts and procurement-focused Conservation Awards staff.

Education and Qualifications: NFF expects the Contracts and Procurement Manager to possess the following educational and experiential qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of direct work experience with contracting, procurement, bid evaluation/review, contract preparation, and legal screening, preferably on natural resource issues.
• Professional certification in contracting, procurement, or related fields preferred but not required.
• Juris Doctorate or paralegal experience a plus.
• Commitment to the mission of the NFF.
• A general understanding of National Forest management or other natural resource issues.

Abilities and Skills: NFF expects the Contracts and Procurement Manager to possess:

• Deep knowledge and comfort with contracting and procurement using federal and nonfederal funds.
• Meaningful experience with 2 CFR 200, Federal Acquisition Rules (FAR), and other related regulations.
• Ability to quickly synthesize or translate technical requirements into lay terminology.
• Ability to balance multiple competing priorities and prioritize effectively.
• An ability to work well and remain flexible in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong customer service and solutions orientation.
• An ability to represent the NFF in a clear and professional manner through excellent written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficiency in common office procedures and software, including Microsoft 365 and Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, & Excel. Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics systems a plus.

  Location: The location for this position is flexible throughout the US. This position is a remote/work from home position and requires reliable internet access and a dedicated workspace. Compensation: The NFF offers competitive compensation commensurate with candidate skills, experience, and location. Total rewards at NFF, beyond salary, include generous paid time off, employer contributions to health savings accounts, matching funds for retirement, and more. NFF has recently (August 2022) implemented a new compensation program with grade levels as part of our commitment to transparency. The salary range for this position will be in the $64,100 to $86,500 range and may be eligible for locality adjustment. Please note that the indicated salary range describes the full range for an incumbent in this position. Most new staff generally start at the beginning of the range percentile to ensure internal salary equity. To Apply:  Applicants must include both a cover letter and resume. Incomplete packages will not be considered. Position is open until January 15, 2023. Please visit our careers site and click "Apply Now" to apply online. The National Forest Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates in this search. For more information about the National Forest Foundation, visit the website at: www.nationalforests.org.