Salmon · 1 day ago
Contract Specialist I
Richland, WA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$40/hr - $50/hr
2+ years expSalmon Group, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Contract Administrator/Specialist I. The role involves managing all aspects of contracts, assisting with contract administration duties, and supporting various procurement processes.
E-CommerceInsuranceInternetProject ManagementRetailRisk Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of contracts, from initial negotiation to final execution
Analyze current processes and make recommendations for process improvements to gain efficiencies and provide consistency between organizations
Assist contracting officers and contract specialists with general day-to-day contract administration duties
Assist with drafting contract documents
Assist with new awards, modifications, and closeouts utilizing procurement system (STRIPES)
Assist with developing, preparing, scheduling, and presenting instructional and training resources
Assist with the preparation of cost/price analysis and estimates
Assist with the preparation of various reports
Assist with the review and process of contractor invoices in a timely fashion
Assist with tracking various actions including updating workload tracking tools
Ensure timely and accurate compliance with monthly and quarterly reporting requirements
Gather information for various audits or data calls
Gather information for various negotiation sessions
Support complex subcontract reviews in accordance with DOE and local guidance as requested
Support correspondence creation
Support in coordinating Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting evaluations such as requesting technical input, technical editing, monitoring schedule, and working with the contracting officers and contract specialist to ensure timely submittal
Support in writing complex Pre-Negotiation Plans/Price Negotiation Memorandums, and support DOE contracting personnel in the process for negotiating large, complex, sole source contracting actions
Support of HPD actions file merging of files on websites/share drives or other required methods
Support writing, developing, issuing, updating and revising policy, desk guides, and procedures
Support purchase card program manager with reconciliations, tracking, monitoring, presentation and training activities
Support review of contract actions submitted for policy compliance
Support the process of contract modifications for Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) task orders on directed work scope or reliability projects
Support the review and process Requests for Services (RFS) submittals submitted by other DOE contractors
Utilize business operations experience to conduct tasks with minimal supervision
Qualification
Required
AA degree. Three (3) years of experience in an office setting may be substituted for education
Contracting experience not required for entry level
BS/BA degree in a business field of study (Accounting, Economics, Management, Marketing, etc.). AA plus three (3) years of experience in business field may be substituted for BS/BA. Six (6) years of experience in a business field may be substituted for BS/BA
Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or contract administration
Non-Disclosure/Conflict of Interest form signed by both the general support contractor and authorized contractor representative must be submitted to procurement before any work/support can start
Identification of any conflicts, potential conflicts, or perceived conflicts of interest with any Hanford Site contractors
Compliance with site specific safety and security requirements, including badging and office protocols
U.S. Citizenship
Department of Energy: 3 years (Required)
Executive administrative support: 6 years (Required)
Ability to Commute: Richland, WA (Required)
Work Location: In person
Preferred
Ability to develop high-quality work products, to include proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Ability to manage work environment and workload with minimum of supervision, based on knowledge of work priorities
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-stress work environment on highly visible workloads with relative autonomy
Ability to set and achieve goals, working successfully as an individual contributor or as part of a team
Ability to work with government and contractors/vendors to problem solve and formulate strategies for success
Excellent communication responsiveness and customer service skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Proficiency in Microsoft 365. Expert knowledge of MS Word and Excel highly desired
Strong clerical, administrative, and organizational capabilities
Experience in all areas of Government contract formation, administration, and contract negotiations, either federal or commercial, from small purchases up to $10 Million or more in value
Experience in policy preparation and policy management, evaluations, and assessments of contract documents, and quality assurance of contract administration
Experience in reading, interpreting, and understanding the regulations associated with the DOE, Procurement, Financial Assistance policies
Experience in supporting organizations with, tracking, monitoring, review and coordination efforts
Experience interfacing with senior level management
Experience performing cost/price analysis (within DOE preferred)
Experience with other procurement activities such as processing requisitions, purchase orders, and reconciling government or corporate purchase card or credit card statements
Experience with technology management tools employed at Hanford
Experience with writing Pre-Negotiation Plans/Price Negotiation Memorandums (within DOE preferred)
Working level knowledge of DOE Hanford processes and procedures
Working level knowledge of DOE's program management practices, policies, and procedures
Working level knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities and priorities
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Salmon
Salmon is a global digital commerce consultancy that defines and delivers market-changing eCommerce solutions and customer journeys for the world’s leading brands.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2013-01-23Acquired
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