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Muhammad Junaid Sahibzada
Ashburn, Virginia 20147 US Citizen
571-***-**** Public Trust Clearance
***.******@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/muhammadsahib
Summery:
Contracts and grants management professional with 15+ years of experience overseeing complex federal and donor-funded awards across federal, UN agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners. Expert in the full lifecycle of acquisition and assistance—including pre-award planning, solicitation, proposal evaluation, award negotiation, post-award compliance, and closeout—under FAR, AIDAR, 2 CFR 200/700 and OMB Circulars. Skilled in risk mitigation, cost analysis, partner vetting, and regulatory compliance.
Fluent in English, Dari, Pashto, and Urdu. Holds a Master’s degree. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Acquisition & Assistance Specialist / ZemiTek LLC May 2024 – February 25 Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)/BHA Support Contract- Washington DC
Administered the full lifecycle of U.S. and international grant and contract awards, including pre- award, award, and post-award phases.
Drafted, posted, and managed Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Applications
(RFAs) on SAM.gov and Grants.gov.
Guided program and technical offices in developing competitive and non-competitive award packages, including cost analyses, risk assessments, and funding justifications.
Reviewed complex grant and contract proposals for regulatory and financial compliance, supporting award.
Provided hands-on support for source selection, including drafting evaluation criteria, leading kickoff meetings, and preparing Source Selection Authority (SSA) memoranda and debriefing materials.
Supported contract and grant administration by tracking burn rates, contract ceilings, modifications, and invoices, ensuring financial accuracy and audit readiness.
Spearheaded award closeout and compliance activities, coordinating with legal, finance, and technical teams to ensure timely final reporting and disbursements.
Delivered technical assistance and training on Agency regulations to implementing partners, fostering organizational compliance and improving proposal quality. Compliance and Contract Advisor January – May 2024 Women for Afghan Women (WAW), Virginia
Led operational rollout of contract and grant mechanisms, ensuring execution aligned with award terms and donor regulations.
Monitored implementation milestones, deliverables, and compliance checkpoints across multiple projects and partners.
Provided real-time advisory on procurement execution, subaward management, and contractual compliance in field operations.
Reviewed procurement packages and payment requests for documentation integrity, cost reasonableness, and regulatory adherence.
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Coordinated with legal and technical teams to resolve contractual disputes, modification needs, and compliance risks.
Supported implementation teams with onboarding, compliance briefings, and training on donor and federal acquisition policies.
Oversaw documentation systems for contracts, agreements, and audit trails, ensuring completeness and accessibility.
Liaised with external auditors and internal reviewers to facilitate compliance reviews, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
Contributed to policy refinement and SOP updates to improve field-level contract and grant execution efficiency.
Contract Quality Assurance Analyst May 2021 – May 2023 PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC)/Virginia
Successfully oversaw quality assurance processes for project initiatives, ensuring adherence to project timelines, goal attainment.
Collaborated closely with project lead to develop comprehensive quality assurance plans tailored to project's specific requirements.
Created and compiled comprehensive documentation, including standard procedures and protocols, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specific PWC quality assurance requirements.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to track project progress, and resource allocation.
Maintained complete and up-to-date records of all quality assurance related activities to ensure transparency and accountability.
Implemented automation processes to reduce report generation time and improve efficiency.
Maintained detailed project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and project specific metrics.
Participated in regular meetings to discuss progress, strategies, and process improvements.
Fostered effective communication with internal and client team addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and cultivating positive relationships.
Contract and Project Management Specialist Dec 2008-April 2019 United States Agency of International Development (USAID)
Managed a $500M+ portfolio of grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts, ensuring full compliance with USAID ADS 303 & 308, 2 CFR 200 & 700, and FAR acquisition regulations to align with USG strategic objectives.
Oversaw financial management for complex programs, authorizing vouchers, executing incremental funding amendments, and ensuring accurate financial planning per OMB Circulars, GAO audit standards.
Led technical evaluation committees for high-value procurement and award decisions, conducting detailed proposal reviews and ensuring compliance with USG procurement policies and federal grant-making regulations.
Evaluated and approved $5M+ in grant applications, supporting both private and public sector enterprises, including SMEs, while ensuring alignment with ADS 201 (Program Cycle) and Federal Regulation.
Conducted economic assessments, market research, and value chain analyses, providing data-driven recommendations that shaped USG-funded program designs, trade policies, and development initiatives.
Led a multidisciplinary team in designing and implementing robust contract and grant management systems, ensuring compliance with USG regulations, streamlining processes, enhancing operational efficiency, well-documented Independent Government Cost Estimates
(IGCEs).
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Established multi-sector coordination mechanisms, fostering collaboration among USAID, international donors, public-sector entities, and SMEs, strengthening economic development initiatives through ADS 219 (Public-Private Partnerships) best practices. Full time job with other Organizations: 2001 - 2008
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) / Program Coordinator
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) / National Officer
Central Bank of Afghanistan/ Operation Analyst
ACTED / Project Manager
EDUCATION
Master of Science (MSc – Honors), 1997–99
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Bachelor of Science (BSc – Honors), 1993-97
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
US Federal Contract Management. FAC-C Level II (COR/AOR) by FAI (Federal Acquisition Institute) to manage acquisition and assistance awards.
Public- Private Partnership and Global Development Alliances
Environmental compliance (22 CFR 216 Agency Environmental Procedures)
Monitoring and Evaluation Certificates
Acquisition and Assistance Compliances
Financial Management
Enhance Project Management
Enhance Project Management
Project formulation Workshop
Data Analysis and Reporting
Project Cycle Management
Skills:
Federal Acquisition Lifecycle Management
Indirect Cost Rate Analysis & Negotiations
Cooperative Agreement & Contract Oversight
Performance-Based Acquisition (PBA)
Grants & Cooperative Agreement Administration
Award Closeout & Financial Reconciliation
Federal Assistance Agreement Reviews
OMB Circulars & Cost Principles Indirect Cost Rate Proposal (ICRP) Evaluations
Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) Coordination
Proposal Scoring & Merit Review
Funds Obligation & De-obligation
Financial Forecasting & Pipeline Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA)
Due Diligence & Risk-Based Monitoring
Financial Compliance Reviews & Fraud Prevention
Cash Flow & Burn Rate Monitoring
FAR, DFARS, & AIDAR Compliance
Contract Terms & Condition Negotiations
Cost-Reimbursement & Fixed-Price Contracts
Vendor & Subcontractor Due Diligence
ERP & Cost point, Oracle, SAP
Federal Procurement Systems (SAM.gov) and OFAC
compliance
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