REPORTS TO: F&A Director, Higher Ed
OVERVIEW:
A Manager has responsibility for the planning, development, implementation, management and evaluation of multiple assigned projects including but not limited to preparing OMB Circular A-21 compliant Facilities and Administrative (F&A) rate cost proposals, conducting space survey and analyses, assisting in the negotiation process with federal agencies, performing compliance risk assessments, and installing and implementing MAXIMUS’ Comprehensive Rate Information System (CRIS Long Form and CRIS Short Form) and WebSpace software. This individual is responsible and may serve as the primary point of contact for all business issues and questions related to project activity. This position is expected complete assigned projects through all implementation and negotiation phases.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The following is a list of functions essential to the performance of this job. It is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
Work with F&A Directors to establish and monitor project schedules, analyze business needs and prioritize resource allocation for F&A projects. Conduct analyses and perform work as needed to complete projects on time and within budget.
----Overall project management responsibility for assigned F&A projects to include implementation and execution of work against established plans and budgets, ensuring reports, deliverables and other special contract requirements are completed on time, provide supervisor status reports of projects to determine "trouble" jobs and corrective action plans, and to address any other related issues specific to ensuring the quality of service delivery and client satisfaction.
Participate in planning and implementation of business development activities for F&A practice including but not limited to: responding to RFP’s, preparing proposals for follow-on or new business for Higher Education Practice (HEP), such as drafting statements of work, timelines, and estimating levels of effort for budget development purposes; making campus visits and phone calls, and making presentations at regional and national conferences.
----Assist in planning and implementation of HEP marketing plans
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with management, clients, team members, and other groups.
Monitor costs for assigned projects, ensuring adherence to budget requirements.
Function as the interface between HEP personnel and clients.
Drafting of technical status and final reports as required by the project including submissions to the Federal Government.
Provide assistance to CRIS and WebSpace software development and support team for the following: identifying, prioritizing and implementing changes to software products to ensure that client needs are met and products remain current and responsive to industry demands; publishing CRIS Manual updates; conducting workshops at CRIS University and HEP user’s conference.
Provide customer support to CRIS related questions as part of client maintenance agreements
Other duties as assigned
ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Ability to exercise the initiative and resourcefulness necessary for managing multiple projects.
Skill in continuously seeking to improve the quality of services and processes.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision
BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS and 5 years or more of direct relevant experience in preparing F&A (A-21) cost proposals, performing diagnostic reviews, assisting in the negotiation process with Federal Agencies. Masters degree in a related field and experience with CRIS software and Microsoft FoxPro desired. Understanding of technical reporting and deliverable requirements under federal grants or contracts a must. Strong communication (written and verbal), presentation/proposal preparation, interpersonal, and team building skills are essential. Business reasoning, problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills highly desirable. Competence in the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Ability to travel 50% or more.
Kris Rhodes, DIRECTOR
MAXIMUS Consulting
1033 Skokie Blvd.
Suite 350
Northbrook, IL 60062
Office: (800) 709-2747 X102
Cell: (336) 403-0854
Fax: (703) 251-8240
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