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Leesburg, Va, Us

Leesburg, Va

Provide guidance, teaching, and training for global and national companies and not-for-profit organizations on how to work within US federal rules and regulations to secure contracts and funding assistance with the US Government. Leverage subject matter expertise to assist project teams in the preparation and editing of documents required for regulatory submissions. Guide staffs of US and foreign organizations with multiple funding streams on financial, budgetary, and internal control systems, applying knowledge of 2 CFR 200, federal acquisition regulations, cost accounting standards, and GAAP.IMPACT:✔ Assisted 280 US and non-US-based clients, ranging from three-person startups to the largest USAID contractors and US/European not-for-profits and for-profits, on entering the USAID/USG marketplace. ✔ Advised and guided 45 organizations entering the USG marketplace on proposal development, indirect cost rate submissions, and effective management system architectures to bid, win, and implement contracts and grants. ✔ Effectively transitioned 25+ organizations from grants and cooperative agreements to USG contracts. Supported client negotiations in obtaining favorable terms and conditions, maximizing profitability, and minimizing audit and performance risk. ✔ Facilitated workshops for 12,000+ individuals worldwide on a variety of financial and federal acquisition topics as Master Trainer for Humentum/InsideNGO and SKA’s client base. Advised newly formed and growing NGO in Mozambique with multiple funding streams on financial, budgetary, and internal controls to ensure appropriate management of funds to sustain an audit. ✔ Trained, mentored, and guided personnel and organizations across a wide variety of industries and disciplines, including health, research, education, judicial, technological, environmental, agricultural, conservation, religious, humanitarian, peacekeeping, and construction.

Washington, Dc

Held full responsibility for financial performance of this international economic development not-for-profit, including oversight of all financial, functional areas (including lines of business), payroll conversion, 990 tax filings, state tax registrations, annual budget, proposal budget support, and presentations to the Board of Directors. IMPACT: Played key role in leading changes to the organizational structure, policies, and procedures to meet the needs of a competitive market. Instituted budgetary system to instill responsibility and accountability across the organization. Transitioned organization from CT to DC, as well as from grants and cooperative agreements to USG contracts. Championed organizational mindset that was focused on performance to successfully transform an organization with shrinking revenues into one that was highly competitive.

Washington, Dc

Rescued and transformed this privately funded foundation through successful implementation of two major federally funded programs through a change in business model supported by revised policies and procedures and management structure.IMPACT: Significantly improved cost-effectiveness and donor compliance for health services delivery. Transformed organization’s headquarters into a service provider to international offices.

Bethesda, Md

Conducted audits of human resources, information technology, area management, and international offices for this multimillion-dollar international company. Identified and assessed risks and exposures related to internal controls, compliance, and organizational practices. Reported findings to senior leadership with recommendations for improving operational and finance activities. IMPACT: Led successful implementation of COSO preventive internal control structure as part of a corrective action plan in response to a US Attorney investigation.

Bethesda, Md

Advised for-profit and not-for-profit clients on strategies for winning and implementing federal contracts and grants. Developed training programs for US and non-US-based organizations on “how to survive USAID funding,” in addition to developing sub-grant monitoring programs for clients.