Sr. Contracts Administrator

Location: Los Angeles

Salary: $90,000/yr

Organization Overview

Founded in 2004, Brilliant Corners provides innovative housing and housing-related services to those transitioning from or at risk of homelessness or institutionalization. We develop, own, and manage multi-family supportive housing and licensed residential care homes. Additionally, 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, veteran 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 part of a team effecting profound change and who have fun doing it.   

Department 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, managed-care organizations, and foundations. The goal of the FHSP is to secure quality affordable housing for extremely vulnerable Angelenos. Brilliant Corners, the central coordinating community-based partner for FHSP, works to secure a broad range of housing options, including individual apartments, blocks of units, and entire buildings. Brilliant Corners identifies and secures units Countywide, provides move-in assistance and rental subsidy disbursements, coordinates with case managers, and assists with neighborhood relations. 

Position Summary

The Sr. Contracts Administrator is a new position within the Project Based Voucher (PBV) Pipeline Team. In collaboration with the Associate Director and Real Estate Manager, 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 contract negotiation throughout the entire MRSA contract lifecycle, including amendments and extensions. During tenancy, 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 Sr. Contracts Administrator 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 the 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 the 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 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
• 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

Professional Experience

• 3 or more years of experience in permanent supportive