Associate Director, Contracting. Washington, D.C.. Posting Date: 10/27/2026. Deadline: 11/10/2026
Role Title: Associate Director, Contracting
Contract Type: Regular
Workstyle Arrangement: Hybrid
Reporting To: Director, Procurement and Contracting Unit
Department: Finance
Location: Washington, DC; Mexico City, Mexico
Team Name: Procurement and Contracting Unit
Role purpose:
The Associate Director, Contracting will oversee the entire Contracting team which is comprised of both internal and external resources and is also a strong individual contributor in transaction processing, compliance checks, procurement, learning delivery, and contract system management and reporting.
Key responsibilities:
Lead and oversee end-to-end contracting services, ensuring efficient, compliant, and risk-informed contract management that maximizes value, mitigates risk, and supports organizational objectives.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve contract management frameworks, policies, procedures, templates, controls, and governance practices.
Ensure compliance with applicable policies, legal and regulatory requirements including but not limited to OFAC regulations and compliance, through effective oversight, reporting, assurance, and risk management. Provide strategic advice on complex contractual matters, negotiations, contract performance, and risk mitigation.
Lead, develop, and manage a high-performing team by providing coaching, performance management, workload oversight, and professional development opportunities.
Manage contracting operations, systems, workflows, and data to ensure service excellence, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
Develop reporting, metrics, and insights to support portfolio management, performance evaluation, and data-driven decision-making.
Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve complex issues, strengthen contract governance, and promote consistent contracting practices across the organization.
Drive process improvement, standardization, and change initiatives that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and user experience of contracting services.
The ideal candidate
Educated to a degree-level (or equivalent). Desired, MBA (Master of Business Administration), JD (Juris Doctor), or LLM (Master of Laws).
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing contracting teams within complex international matrix organizations, with the ability to attract, engage, mentor, and retain talent while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous professional growth.
Knowledge of contracting activities within nonprofit organizations, private foundations, and/or 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations, with an understanding of their unique legal, governance, and compliance requirements.
Demonstrated critical thinking, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues, assess risk, balance competing priorities, and develop practical, solutions-oriented recommendations that support organizational objectives.
Knowledge of Coupa, Power-Bi, Workday Adaptive Insights, Salesforce, NetSuite, and other OSF (Open Society Foundation) systems experience preferred.
Effective communication (written, verbal, and listening), interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to show discretion and handle confidential issues.
Strong ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse cultures, backgrounds, and functions, fostering strategic partnerships, and alignment with organizational objectives within a complex global organization.
Commitment to supporting the Open Society Foundation’s mission and principles and demonstrates commitment to OSF’s core values of humility, commitment, collaboration, respect, inclusivity, and integrity.
Commitment to continuous learning and growth including the areas of inclusion, antiracism, and social justice.
Travel
Travel is required. Travel frequency depends on the role requirements.
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