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 people’s 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 “compliance go-to person” 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 PSI’s values: Measurement, Pragmatism, Honesty, Trust, Collaboration, and Commitment.
• Less than 10% international travel

This 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 field
• Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field preferred
• At 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 – 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 don’t let imposter syndrome or the confidence gap get in the way of you applying — we’d love to hear from you.

Why Work at PSI?
PSI's work is about enabling families to live happy and healthy lives—we think this should apply to our employees, too.

• Diversity & Inclusion: PSI affirms its commitment to diversity and believes that when people feel respected and included, they can be more honest, collaborative, and successful. Want to be involved in our DEI work at PSI? We have a council made up of PSIers that drive, sustain, and deepen our DEI practices.
• Health & Wellness: In all of our locations, PSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that offers health, financial planning, family care, and flexibility for work life fit. For U.S. based benefits visit www.psi.org/careers to learn more!
• Time Away: We want you to take time away when you need it. PSI offers a competitive leave package. On top of our leave, some PSI offices offer a compressed work week throughout the year, giving you additional work-life flexibility.
• Learning & Development: PSI is committed to your career growth. Through PSI’s job architecture, there are many potential career paths you can follow depending on your skills and interests. Additionally, PSI University, our learning management system, offers hundreds of courses, hosts org-wide trainings, offers Great Manager/Leader trainings, as well as a mentorship program for all staff levels.
• Innovation & Collaboration: With over 53 years of insight, PSI reimagines how to bring quality healthcare closer to those who need it most. Innovation requires stepping out of comfort zones, and our employees are encouraged to think beyond boundaries, collaborate to drive impact, challenge conventions, and pioneer new solutions.

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 candidate’s 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 “PSIers” working across the globe in 40 different countries? We’re 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 Projects
• Where We Work: PSI’s Global Network
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PSI 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 it’s reflected in our diverse community.

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