Senior Manager of Contracts and Procurement

Summary

Join the Epilepsy Foundation as a Senior Manager of Contracts and Procurement! This critical role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including FFATA and Uniform Guidance. You will lead the end-to-end contracts and procurement function, negotiating agreements, overseeing compliance, and developing policies and procedures. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of experience in contract and procurement management, with at least 5 years supporting federal and state grant compliance in a nonprofit or government-funded environment. Strong collaboration and expertise in contract drafting, risk mitigation, and negotiation are essential. You will also provide training and guidance to internal teams on procurement ethics and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Administration, Business, or a related field (JD or Master’s preferred)
• 8–10 years of experience in contract and procurement management, with at least 5 years supporting federal and state grant compliance within a nonprofit or government-funded environment
• In-depth knowledge of FFATA, 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), and state-level charitable solicitation laws
• Demonstrated experience managing subawards, cooperative agreements, and complex vendor relationships
• Strong skills in contract drafting, risk mitigation, and negotiation
• Familiarity with procurement regulations, cost principles, and audit preparation for nonprofit entities
• Proficiency with contract and grant management platforms (e.g., Salesforce and Sage Intacct)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end contracts and procurement function with a focus on regulatory compliance, especially for federally and state-funded grants
• Ensure compliance with federal grant regulations including FFATA reporting, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and related requirements
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements including contracts, MOUs, subrecipient agreements, and vendor relationships
• Oversee compliance with state charitable solicitation registration and renewals across all operational jurisdictions
• Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures aligned with nonprofit and government best practices
• Monitor and report on procurement activities to ensure compliance with funder-specific guidelines and reporting obligations
• Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert on procurement and contractual obligations related to grant funding
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Programs, and Development to ensure alignment with organizational goals and grant deliverables
• Manage vendor and subcontractor due diligence, performance tracking, and contractual requirements
• Play an integral role in audits, including the annual Uniform Guidance audit
• Provide training, support, and guidance to internal teams on procurement ethics and federal/state compliance