Daniel Herrera
Hoffman Estates
Summary
Grants - Contracts and Project Administration Manager with 10+ years of experience overseeing high-value contracts, procurement processes, compliance, and financial controls for complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Proven ability to manage large portfolios, administer competitive contracting processes, monitor budgets and deliverables, and coordinate multidisciplinary technical, financial, and operational teams. Strong background in risk management, documentation control, and performance monitoring.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants & Subcontracts Manager
Dexis Interactive Inc.
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Led competitive solicitation and award processes for a USD 15M portfolio, including RFP/RFA development, vendor evaluations, contract negotiations, and award issuance.
- Administered multiple contracts and subcontracts totaling USD 1.5M, overseeing budgets, deliverables, payments, and closeout.
- Coordinated with technical, finance, and monitoring teams to ensure timely execution and compliance with contractual requirements.
- Managed contract documentation, amendments, and performance reporting.
Senior Grants & Contracts Coordinator
Pan American Development Foundation (PADF)
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed a regional portfolio of 100+ contracts and agreements valued at over USD 24M, supporting multi-year projects across Central America and Mexico.
- Oversaw competitive bidding processes, contract administration, cost controls, and compliance reviews for 50+ partner institutions and service providers.
- Monitored budgets, cost share, financial reporting, and contract performance.
- Led evaluation committees and coordinated contract modifications and closeouts.
Contracts & Project Administration Officer
FHI 360
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Administered contracts and agreements totaling USD 1.4M, ensuring compliance, accurate financial reporting, and timely payments.
- Conducted site visits and performance monitoring to verify deliverables and expenditures.
Grants & Contracts Officer
Pan American Development Foundation (PADF)
05.2018 - 07.2022
- Preparation and monitoring of agreements and subcontracts, addenda, budgets for the start and closure of grants and subcontracts.
- Safekeeping of all documentation generated from agreements and subcontracts.
- Capacity building for local partners in each of the countries in the region where the project is being implemented, providing assistance and advice on budget management and reviewing financial statements submitted by them, on the funds provided and in accordance with the laws of each country where the project is being implemented and, above all, in accordance with Donor regulations.
- Provide detailed monitoring of each agreement to ensure compliance, thereby identifying good administrative and financial practices among recipient partners.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Internationals Relationships
University of El Salvador
San Salvador, El Salvador03-2013
Skills
- Grants & Contracts Administration
- Procurement & Competitive Bidding
- Project Financial Controls; Budget Monitoring
- Deliverables & Milestone Tracking
- Vendor & Consultant Management
- Risk & Compliance Management
- Cost Control; Contract Modifications & Closeout
- Multi-Project Portfolio Management and Cross-Functional Team Coordination
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Grants & Subcontracts Manager
Dexis Interactive Inc.
04.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Grants & Contracts Coordinator
Pan American Development Foundation (PADF)
07.2023 - 03.2024
Contracts & Project Administration Officer
FHI 360
09.2022 - 07.2023
Grants & Contracts Officer
Pan American Development Foundation (PADF)
05.2018 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Internationals Relationships
University of El Salvador