Khalid Atif

About Khalid Atif

Experienced Contracts, Grants, and Procurement Manager with over 14 years supporting U.S.…

Experience

1. Senior Contracts Manager

   Chemonics International

   Jan 2019 — Present · US

   With extensive experience in contract management, I lead the development of contract strategies, overseeing the full lifecycle from RFP analysis and proposal preparation to negotiation and execution. I specialize in managing high-value federal and commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and federal acquisition guidelines while mitigating financial and legal risks.My expertise includes structuring and negotiating prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and NDAs to secure favorable terms for my organization. Additionally, I drive procurement strategies and supplier engagement for large-scale procurement actions, ensuring alignment with both internal policies and federal procurement standards.Collaboration is at the core of my approach—I work closely with legal, finance, operations, and project teams to ensure contractual obligations support corporate risk management objectives. I also play a key role in audit support, maintaining contract integrity, accuracy, and transparency in reporting.Beyond contract execution, I am committed to developing talent within the contracting function. I mentor and train junior professionals, fostering a high-performance culture that strengthens the organization’s contracting capabilities.

Education

• Arizona State University

  Mini Masters in Supply Chain, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• California Intercontinental University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA