Contracts Specialist

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Contracts Specialist to support our government customer located in Kekaha, Hawai'i.

Supports the Business Manager on a variety of Contract Administrator duties and tasks. Develops proposals and negotiates with the Government personnel on contract and other IDIQ requirements within BOS/ROS at PMRF.

Supports all CTO activity for the contract; Direct interface with Government contracts office on contractual matters; Responsible for receiving, distribution, review and comments on Request for proposals, Modifications, Equipment Assignments and subcontracts; Review proposal data to ensure compliance with methodologies followed for Basis of Estimates, as well as with indirect rates and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA/Service Contract Act (SCA), as applicable.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct interface with Government contracts office on contractual matters
• Responsible for receiving, distribution, review, and comments on Request for proposals, Modifications, Equipment Assignments, and subcontracts
• Gather source information from all offices for use in developing proposal, including finance, program control and contract task managers
• Review proposal data to ensure compliance with methodologies followed for Basis of Estimates, as well as with indirect rates and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA/Service Contract Act (SCA), as applicable
• Maintains a contract data base, including a contract modification value log and others as required to track changes and costs on subcontracts, and IDIQ modifications, if required
• Arranges and participates in contract pre-proposal conference on new modifications to basic contract and on subcontracts
• Administers and maintains good file documentation and supporting information for Consent to Subcontract files for Government review.
• Responsible for large dollar value, and most complex, vendor purchases that support both Contract Task Orders (CTO) proposals and non-CTO requirements
• Receives daily work requirements from the Contracts Manager and reports directly to the Amentum Contracts Manager, as the Supervisor
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Equivalent years of experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must currently work on existing PMRF contract in order to be eligible for this position.
• Three (3) years of experience in the related field
• Experience with Government contracts is required.
• Must have knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and government procurement and subcontracting systems, policies, and procedures.
• General office environment with site visits to remote sites
• Effective oral/writing communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Physical expectations: lifting/pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds, sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time, customer contact, extended workday and an office laboratory environment.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Secret security clearance is required. (Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment.)

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

"EOE, including Disability/Vets" OR "Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans"

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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