CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Overview

Manages procurement, contract award, administration, and close‑out for federal contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• contract administration
• cost analysis
• negotiation
• vendor management
• cems management
• procurement docs

Tasks

-Coordinates technical evaluations with Planner/Estimators, when applicable. -Reviews all purchase requests for accuracy. Ensures documentation and processes are in compliance with the Corporate Acquisition Policy and Procedures Manual (APPM), FAR/DFARS regulations, and site-specific processes or procedures. -Analyzes quotes/proposals for conformance with the solicitation criteria solicited. -Develops negotiation strategy and negotiates with potential subcontractors. -Prepares subcontract award documentation and recommends contract award. -Prepares a variety of written correspondence relative to assigned duties; acts as Procurement Technical Advisor to Procurement Supervisor and/or Project Manager (PM). -Prepares solicitation documents in accordance with the APPM. -Analyzes requirements; responsible to advise Procurement Supervisor of any scope of work deficiencies and solicits the appropriate contract type. -Responsible for taking all corporate mandated training on or before deadlines and remaining current and compliant at all times. -Maintains and operates company vehicles and/or tools and equipment in compliance with company policy. -Responsible for maintaining contract administration, throughout the pre-award phase, performance phase, post-award phase and contract close-outs, and in accordance with all corporate policies and federal acquisition laws and regulations. -Ensures compliance with document repository/upload requirements to the corporate acquisition internet portal library including (but not limited to) contract award actions, contract logs and all other required reporting. -Obtains proposals/price quotations; negotiates and administers assigned purchase orders. -Serves as an agent of the company/CCSL with limited signature authority in accordance with approved delegation. -Schedules and attends proposal site visits to ensure all bidders are receiving equal information and treatment. -Responsible for successfully managing all electronic contracting file records in accordance with Procurement Supervisors instruction and direction. -Performs cost or price analysis, as required. -Reviews Subcontractor Certificates of Insurance to ensure compliance. -Supports the project Safety Plan though personal involvement in all aspects of Safety, including training, safety protective equipment and clothing, and adhering to safety requirements pertaining to particular trades or skills. -Conducts vendor capability surveys and maintains approved vendor source files. -Successful management of electronic CEMS purchasing system and records, in accordance with corporate policy.

Requirements

• adobe acrobat
• microsoft office
• high school
• u.s. citizenship
• problem solving
• contract procurement

What You Bring

-Must be proficient with Adobe Acrobat Pro software application. -Strong verbal, and written communication skills. -Ability to acquire and maintain government identification/common access card required for the position. -Strong analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills. -Ability to deal with variety of people in the organization, external vendors, and contractors in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations. -Knowledge of contract and commercial procurement processes. -May be required to pass background check and/or drug screen. -Possesses and maintains valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record. -Strong organization skills and attention to detail; ability to multi-task and set priorities; ability to handle multiple projects with varying deadlines. -High school diploma or equivalent. -U.S. Citizenship. -Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Teams applications.

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About Chugach Government Solutions, Llc

-Delivering federal agency solutions for over three decades. -Hallmark projects span federal defense bases, naval ships at sea, remote environmental facilities, and Job Corps training centers. -Award-winning construction, nationally recognized IT support (including CMMI and ISO certifications), and a flawless safety record. -Operates comprehensive Job Corps educational services alongside heavy civil and cyber missions.

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Security Clearance

-may be required to pass a background check and/or drug screen.