Junior Contract Administration Support Specialist

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Junior Contract Administration Support Specialist - GSSC [Full-Time [W-2] Junior Consultant] located: The Hanford Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities - Kennewick | Pasco | Richland) Area to Provide services and support as a Junior Contract Administration Support Specialist (PR0151) at The Hanford Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities - Kennewick | Pasco | Richland) Area. 

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide Contract Administrative Support on behalf of The Department of Energy Hanford Site, Hanford Procurement Division (HPD), (Richland Operations Office and the Office of River Protection)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assist contracting officers and contract specialists with general day-to-day contract administrative duties.
• Assist with drafting contract documents.
• Assist with new awards, modifications, and closeouts utilizing procurement system (STRIPES).
• Assist with the preparation of various reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with monthly and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Assist with the review and process of contractor invoices in a timely fashion.
• Support correspondence creation.
• Gather information for various audits or data calls.
• Assist with gathering information for various negotiation sessions as needed.
• Support in coordinating Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting evaluations, by scheduling technical input, and working with the Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists.
• Support policy writing, developing, issuing, updating, and revising policy, desk guides, and procedures.
• Support review of contract actions submitted for policy compliance.
• Support subcontract reviews in accordance with Department of Energy and local guidance as requested.
• Support of HPD actions file merging of files on websites/share drives.
• Update and status workload tracking tool.
• Utilize business operations experience to conduct tasks with minimal supervision.
• Support writing Pre-Negotiation Plans/Price Negotiation Memorandums/sessions as needed.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For A GSSC Junior Contract Administration Support Specialist (PR0151) | Full-Time [W-2] Candidates:

The Junior Contract Administration Support Specialist - GSSC shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position.

Skills / Abilities / Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

• Contract Administration Support Specialist shall possess the following minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a business field of study (Accounting, Economics, Management, Marketing, etc.). Six years of experience may be substituted for education.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Government contracts and contract Administration.
• Working level knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities and priorities.
• Working level knowledge of DOE Hanford processes and procedures.
• Working level knowledge of DOE’s program management practices, policies, and procedures.
• Experience with writing Pre-Negotiation Plans/Price Negotiation Memorandums within DOE preferred.
• Strong clerical, administrative, and organizational capabilities.
• Experience in supporting organizations with, tracking, monitoring, review and coordination efforts.
• Familiarity with or ability to learn/use other technology management tools employed at Hanford.
• Proven ability to interface successfully with senior level management.
• Ability to work with government and Contract Administration Support Specialist to problem solve and formulate strategies for success.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-stress work environment on highly visible workloads with relative autonomy.
• Ability to manage work environment and workload with minimum of supervision, based on knowledge of work priorities.
• Ability to set and achieve goals, working successfully as an individual contributor or as part of a team.
• Ability to develop high-quality work products, to include proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent communication responsiveness and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• 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 and Financial Assistance policies.
• Experience in areas of Government contract formation, Administration, and contract negotiations either federal or commercial from small purchases up to $5 Million or more in value.
• Compliance with site specific safety and security requirements, including badging and office protocols.
• Identification of any conflicts, potential conflicts, or perceived conflicts of interest with any Hanford Site contractors.

Competencies Required

• U.S.  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a “Facility Access Authorization” (also referred to as an “Employment Authorization”) by the USG’s designated Security Office.
• Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply
• May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement
• Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

• TRAVEL:  Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.  Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.  LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to The Hanford Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities - Kennewick | Pasco | Richland) Area
• Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The Contractor shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestone/delivery schedules as outlined below:
• Weekly Status Report. This report will address work accomplished, with deliverable progress provided to the technical monitor.
• Monthly Status Report. This report will be a combination of the weekly status reports and shall be submitted with the monthly invoice. The report shall also include:
• Deliverable progress, and date(s) submitted, submitted within the invoice period.
• Work schedule for Contractor employees, to include any leave taken.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with Documented Goals for each of the firm's Eight ProSidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – the ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or workstreams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in the decision-making process while being mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – the ability to manage projects and actions and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the most significant challenges across private, public, and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting.  At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance.  That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare.  Our growing list of benefits currently includes the following for Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive Compensation: The pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives.  The Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the Plan you elect for medical and dental benefits.  Contributions are deducted on a pre-tax basis.
• Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
• Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees.  A range of investment options is available with a personal financial planner to assist you.  The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
• Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life.  Currently, these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP).  These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success.  Therefore, we offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program.  This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy daily.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace.  A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
• Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
• Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent daycare expenses on a pre-tax basis.  You determine your projected costs for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
• Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance.  D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or another eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has pledged to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the "I Hire Military" Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina.  All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL" - success while doing things the right way.  The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

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