Contract Specialist I

Summary Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance ! Chenega Professional & Technical Services, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services ' company, is looking for a Contracts Specialist I to provide acquisition support services to the Office of Acquisition Management (OAM) and Management and Budget (MB) within the Department of Energy's (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The Contracts Specialist I will assist NNSA in contract and grant closeouts. Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee's knowledge, critical thinking, innovative solutions for our clients. Responsibilities Receive and upload into automated systems contract information. Close all types of contracts and prepare the closeout file accordingly. Contact contractors as needed to obtain required documentation. Fill out a completion checklist to track and document closeout actions. Review documents submitted by contractors for accuracy and completeness. Obtain required scientific and technical reports. Prepare modifications to de-obligate excess funds, and/or close out the contracts. Record the closeout, update all systems with retired date and distribute finalized documentation to appropriate offices. Submit all files of a closed instrument to the appropriate entity for Records Inventory Disposition Schedule (RIDS). When required, request audit information from the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) or from NNSA and reconcile audit information. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum of a High School diploma. Must be able to report onsite full time in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Minimum of one to three years contracting with experience in general contract closeout procedures. A Bachelor's degree can be substituted for 2 years of experience combined with 1 year of on-the-job experience to meet the minimum qualification of 3 years (total) contracting experience. Must possess knowledge of general procedures for contract closeout, including de-obligation of any funding balances, closeout modifications, contract file validation, review, and validation of financial records, and preparing past performance information.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Mail, Microsoft Edge, and Adobe Acrobat. Estimated Salary/Wage USD $62,000.00/Yr. Up to USD $68,000.00/Yr.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a High School diploma. Must be able to report onsite full time in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Minimum of one to three years contracting with experience in general contract closeout procedures. A Bachelor s degree can be substituted for 2 years of experience combined with 1 year of on-the-job experience to meet the minimum qualification of 3 years (total) contracting experience. Must possess knowledge of general procedures for contract closeout, including de-obligation of any funding balances, closeout modifications, contract file validation, review, and validation of financial records, and preparing past performance information.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Mail, Microsoft Edge, and Adobe Acrobat.