Contracts Manager

Location: Los Angeles Salary: $80,000 - Salary - exempt Organization Overview Founded in 2004, Brilliant Corners provides innovative housing and housing-related services to California’s most vulnerable individuals, with an emphasis on those transitioning from, or at risk of, homelessness or institutionalization. We develop, own, and manage multi-family supportive housing and licensed residential care homes. We implement a broad array of scattered-site, one-on-one supportive housing, and clinical case management programs through partnerships with developmental services, homeless services, veterans’ services, and health care sectors. In short, we do good work. We have offices statewide with a staff of passionate people. While we are growing rapidly, we are also selective: We’re seeking inspired, talented people who want to be effecting profound change and who have fun doing it. Program Summary The Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP) is a supportive housing rental subsidy program of the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS), along with other governmental partners and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.  The goal of the FHSP is to secure quality affordable housing for DHS patients who are homeless.  Brilliant Corners, the central coordinating community-based partner for the FHSP, works to secure a broad range of housing options, including single-family homes, individual apartments, blocks of units or entire buildings to provide permanent supportive housing (PSH).  Brilliant Corners procures units Countywide, provides move-in assistance and rental subsidy disbursements, coordinates with case managers, and assists with neighborhood relations.   Position Summary The Contracts Manager is a position within the Project Based Voucher (PBV) Pipeline Team. In collaboration with the Associate Director and Senior Consultant, this position leads the charge in negotiating and executing Master Rent Subsidy Agreements (MRSA) that expand the Pipeline of PSH buildings. An MRSA is a long-term operating agreement between Brilliant Corners and private housing providers, where Brilliant Corners reserves a specific number of units within a project-based building for a duration of usually 5-15 years. This position will provide high quality thought partnership, strategic direction and support in procuring units for the portfolio, contract negotiation throughout the entire MRSA contract lifecycle, including amendments, extensions, and renewals. During building occupancy, S/he/they will provide technical assistance when contract compliance issues arise and will strategize with internal stakeholders and funders on how to leverage the MRSA to resolve challenges.   The Contracts Manager position is a great opportunity for a person interested in leveraging their skills in contract negotiation, partner relations and collaborative problem solving to support the growth of our PBV pipeline. S/he/they will actively engage with County funders – DHS, the Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR) and Department of Mental Health (DMH) - to provide MRSA content expertise and will have the ability to shape MRSA policies and recommendations.   Position Responsibilities ·       Lead MRSA contract negotiations with goal of efficiently & successfully executing agreements agreed upon by BC, funders and partners ·       Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the MRSA contract lifecycle from contract development, negotiation and execution, including amendments, extensions, defaults, and termination ·       Provide documentation, information and programmatic insight to BC counsel to draft and prepare MRSA contracts, amendments, extensions and notices ·       Collaborate with internal teams to process and track MRSA contracts, amendments, extensions, and notices ·       Lead a team responsible for overseeing the RFP process, including reviewing incoming applications, corresponding with project sponsors, drafting and issuing award letters, and managing the project pipeline. ·       Receive and organize any documentation needed to verify partner obligations stipulated in contracts, amendments or notices ·       Work with County funders to discuss or consult on specific contractual issues that may initiate changes to MRSA policies and templates ·       Collaborate with the Associate Director and BC counsel to amend contract templates for agreements, amendments, extensions, and notices as needed. ·       Provide technical assistance to Portfolio Management team when contract compliance issues arise and engage in direct conversations with partners to address challenges until resolved ·       Update database which contains MRSA details, contract and amendment tracking data, and other information ·       Attend workshops, meetings and conferences as appropriate ·       Special projects as assigned Requirements At least 2 years of experience in permanent supportive housing development, real estate acquisitions and/or contract management strongly preferred. Experience managing and supervising staff is required. Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), or Certified Contract Management Associate (CCMA) certification preferred, but not required.   Knowledge of basic principles of contract law. Experience drafting contracts and legal documents. Knowledge of contract document management systems or other data systems. Demonstrated leadership as evidenced by increasing levels of responsibility and management over the course of the candidate’s career. Knowledge of the LA County affordable housing and PSH landscape strongly preferred. Excellent people skills, specifically customer service skills and a capacity for collaboration and interpersonal relationships. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to express technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong organizational skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to simultaneously manage multiple contracts, projects and timelines. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse community and organizational groups.     Core Competencies ·       Managing and Measuring Work: Clearly assigns responsibility for task and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into work. ·       Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for things they see as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others. ·       Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; gets first-hand client information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with clients in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with all stakeholders and gains their trust and respect.     Organizational Values ·       Humanity: Putting people first: We are committed to meeting people where they’re at, honoring their dignity, diversity, and experience. ·       Community: Building a better future: Sustainable housing solutions are fostered through partnership, collaboration, and human connection. ·       Ingenuity: Innovating for transformation: Systems-change requires relentless determination, thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo.   Physical Requirements Candidates should have physical mobility for tasks such as standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces. They should be capable of performing stationary tasks like sitting for up to 6 to 8 hours a day. Additionally, candidates should be able to lift, carry, push, pull light to moderate weights up to 15 pounds safely. Requires mental acuity for analytical reasoning and document interpretation.   Salary range for this position is $80k to $87k annually. This position is being offered at $80k annually. Brilliant Corners does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Benefits ·       Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision) ·       Retirement Plan (With 5% Match) ·       Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and AD&D) ·       Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) ·       Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) ·       Short Term & Long-Term Disability ·       Training & Development ·       Wellness Resources