CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 
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Job Description
Job Description
About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!


Job Overview

Performs essential duties associated with the procurement of all materials, services, equipment, and construction to support the Base Operations prime contract. This includes but is not limited to identifying and screening potential vendors, creating acquisitions plans, bidding, awarding, contract administration, and close-out of all work assigned. Ensures compliance with applicable Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Corporate Acquisition Policy and Procedures Manual (APPM). Documents any additional site-specific process or procedure to further ensure compliance. Acts as a liaison between Procurement Supervisor and Project Manager.

Exempt position is located at Picatinny Arsenal, Morris County NJ.

Work Model: Onsite/Office-Based


Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Job Functions:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Analyzes requirements; responsible to advise Procurement Supervisor of any scope of work deficiencies and solicits the appropriate contract type.
  • Prepares solicitation documents in accordance with the APPM.
  • Schedules and attends proposal site visits to ensure all bidders are receiving equal information and treatment.
  • Analyzes quotes/proposals for conformance with the solicitation criteria solicited.
  • Performs cost or price analysis, as required.
  • Coordinates technical evaluations with Planner/Estimators, when applicable.
  • Develops negotiation strategy and negotiates with potential subcontractors.
  • Prepares subcontract award documentation and recommends contract award.
  • 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.
  • Responsible for successfully managing all electronic contracting file records in accordance with Procurement Supervisors instruction and direction.
  • Successful management of electronic CEMS purchasing system and records, in accordance with corporate policy.
  • Serves as an agent of the company/CCSL with limited signature authority in accordance with approved delegation.
  • Prepares a variety of written correspondence relative to assigned duties; acts as Procurement Technical Advisor to Procurement Supervisor and/or Project Manager (PM).
  • Conducts vendor capability surveys and maintains approved vendor source files.
  • Reviews Subcontractor Certificates of Insurance to ensure compliance.
  • Maintains and operates company vehicles and/or tools and equipment in compliance with company policy.
  • 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.
  • Responsible for taking all corporate mandated training on or before deadlines and remaining current and compliant at all times.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

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

Reasonable Accommodation:
It is CGS, LLC business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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