Director of Contracts, Risk Management, Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Identify, communicate, assess, and oversee risk throughout the organization.

• Conduct quarterly evaluations of programmatic, financial, safety, and security risks.

• Analyze risk implications and implement effective mitigation strategies.

• Oversee the procurement of liability insurance in collaboration with insurance brokers.

• Develop and enforce policies and procedures related to risk management and compliance.

• Manage insurance claims and maintain relationships with brokers, underwriters, and other third-party administrators.

• Audit existing safety processes and procedures.

• Create and enforce risk management controls and systems in conjunction with UPO offices and program management.

• Identify UPO safety sites for fire hazards, natural disasters, and other emergencies.

• Ensure timely renewals of Basic Business Licenses for UPO, UPO Inspire, and UPO CDC.

• Coordinate fire drills, elevator protocols, and other safety requirements with the Office of Facilities Management.

• Design processes to eliminate or reduce potential risks.

• Develop organization-wide contingency plans for crisis situations.

• Assess policies and procedures for compliance with applicable laws under the guidance of the General Counsel.

• Maintain data for PMR reports and provide recommendations to executive management, senior management, and, if necessary, the board of directors.

• Implement solutions and strategic plans.

• Evaluate employee risk awareness and suggest or conduct training sessions.

• Assist with contract matters, procurement, and negotiations.

• Review, edit, and draft contracts, memoranda, letters, leases, policies, and procedures.

• Conduct legal research and analysis utilizing computerized legal research programs and AI software like ChatGPT.

• Analyze and interpret laws, regulations, contracts, and other relevant documents.

• Maintain and enhance systems for organizing, compiling, and indexing files and records.

• Provide assistance with document retention and destruction processes.

• Maintain and improve legal resource materials.

• Collaborate with staff on various tasks and projects.

• Uphold confidentiality at all times.

• Perform clerical duties as required, including filing, typing, copying, invoicing, purchasing supplies, and answering phones.

• Assist with matters related to the Board of Directors.

• Familiarize yourself with the agency's mission and strategic plan.

• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• Proficient in computer skills, data entry, and MS Office applications.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.

• Experience working with liability brokers and insurance firms.

• Knowledge of compliance and risk management related to federal (e.g., OHS, CSBG, OSSE) and local government funding streams.

• The selected candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check and/or FBI fingerprinting, as well as pre-employment drug screening, if applicable.

• A Master’s or Juris Doctorate Degree along with at least two years of experience in risk assessment and control is preferred.

• Experience with auditing and reporting procedures is preferred.

• Familiarity with compliance standards and regulations is preferred.

• Understanding of DC and federally funded programs or nonprofit environments is preferred.

• Strong computer and research skills are preferred.

• An analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities is preferred.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills are preferred.

• Prior work experience with a nonprofit or government agency is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health/Kaiser, 70/30 split.

• Dental/MetLife, fully covered for all employees.

• Vision/VSP, fully covered for all employees.

• 401k Safe Harbor Match: 5.5% provided as a benefit; will match 1% of staff contributions.

• Sick Leave: 4.5 hours accrued each pay period.

• Vacation Leave: 4.5 hours accrued each pay period.

• 2 Personal Days.

• Paid Holidays.

• Position eligible for remote work.