Buy In Manager, Usaid Digital Strategy & Implementation Activity

RTI is an independent research institute that specializes in putting research and innovation into real-world practice.

In addition to managing contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants from USAID and other U.S.

Government agencies, RTI conducts leading research and development focused on uncovering technology innovations to solve the world’s most pressing challenges, such as COVID-19, climate change, food insecurity, and transparent and accountable governance.

RTI invests in this research with a wide array of partners – from domestic and international academic institutions and private companies, the U.S.

Government and state and local governments nationwide.

Position Description

RTI is seeking a Buy-In Manager for the anticipated USAID Digital Strategy Implementation & Programs Activity, which will build the capacity of USAID Missions, Washington Operating Units, and partners to advance digital initiatives that enhance security and economic prosperity in partner countries while safeguarding individual rights, freedom of expression, and democratic norms and practices.

The Buy-In Manager will lead manage all project buy-ins from idea to implementation to closeout, focused on driving the research, training, strategic thinking, digital-sector partnerships, and behavior change that will equip USAID for the digital age, and supporting the growth of open, inclusive, and secure digital ecosystems in partner countries.

The Buy-In Manager will work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that individual buy-in project results are achieved on time, in scope, and under budget.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the overall operational and technical quality and completion of project deliverables.
• Maintain responsibility for the accuracy of project timelines, tasks, milestones, resource requirements, costs, risks and execution.
• Using key performance indicators, address project performance issues and maintain alignment with the activity’s goals.
• Support the COP/Project Director in the definition and execution of buy-in activities and the development of plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Monitor and review project budget and expenditures, financial forecasts, working with business partners to ensure compliance with corporate and client regulations.
• Responsible to ensure project financial goals are met.
• Collaborate with COP/Project Director to identify and manage risks and actively participate in the resolution of performance issues with project staff and sub-contractors or sub-awardees.
• Regularly confer with client to get performance feedback and to resolve problems or issues should they arise.
• Manage technical and operations personnel, as well as subcontractors and grantees in the implementation of the project
• Ensure that all activities comply with terms and conditions of project requirements, client rules and regulations, including cost, schedule and quality parameters
• Prepare status reports, budget information and other documentation as needed
• Perform technical assistance and support as required. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, international development, international economics, technology-related disciplines or related field
• 10+ years of experience managing USAID activities, including contracts and buy-ins, preferably of similar scope, scale, and technical focus (technology, cybersecurity, and/or digitization)
• Experience building and leveraging relationships with counterparts at various levels of government and private sector
• Experience successfully managing client relationships with USAID/Washington and MBIOs
• Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, work across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines
• Ability to promote operational excellence through familiarity with best practices in budget management, financial controls, procurement norms, and human resource management
• Knowledge of USAID contracting policies, requirements, and procedures, and experience managing sub-awards and contractors
• Eligibility to work in the US