Contract Specialist I

Chenega Professional & Technical Services•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$62,000 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

Chenega Professional & Technical Services, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services company, is hiring a Contract Specialist I to provide acquisition support to the Office of Acquisition Management and Management and Budget within the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration. The role assists NNSA with contract and grant closeouts. The position is onsite and full time in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The company describes a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. It emphasizes drawing on employees’ knowledge, critical thinking, and innovative solutions for clients.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma.
One to three years of contracting experience, including experience with general contract closeout procedures.
Must be able to work onsite full time in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Knowledge of general contract closeout procedures, including de-obligation of funding balances, closeout modifications, contract-file validation, review and validation of financial records, and preparation of past performance information.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Skill using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Mail, Microsoft Edge, and Adobe Acrobat.
A bachelor’s degree may substitute for two years of experience, combined with one year of on-the-job experience, to meet the minimum requirement of three total years of contracting experience.

Responsibilities

Receive contract information and upload it into automated systems.
Close contracts of all types and prepare the corresponding closeout files.
Contact contractors as needed to obtain required documentation.
Complete a checklist to track and document closeout actions.
Review contractor-submitted documents for accuracy and completeness.
Obtain required scientific and technical reports.
Prepare modifications to de-obligate excess funds and/or close out contracts.
Record closeouts, update systems with the retired date, and distribute finalized documentation to appropriate offices.
Submit files for closed instruments to the appropriate entity for Records Inventory Disposition Schedule (RIDS).
When required, request audit information from the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) or NNSA and reconcile the information.
Perform other duties as assigned.