Senior Contracts Specialist with Security Clearance

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Job description

KPS Job ID Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist with a Public Trust Clearance to support KPS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. Koniag Professional Services, LLC is looking for a professional Senior Contracts Specialist to be part of a team that will be charged with meeting or exceeding the needs of a government client. Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: The ideal candidate for this position will have experience performing work to secure contracts for the acquisition of goods & services & ensuring that procurements are obtained from responsible sources. You will set & adjust short-term priorities & prepare schedules for contract work completion. Ensuring that procurements are obtained from responsible sources at fair and reasonable prices. Locating sources for the products or services and conducting market surveys to determine the availability of items or services with special or unique requirements. Incorporating knowledge of business/industry practices and market conditions to use a variety of contract types in procuring commodities such as services, supplies, equipment, IT, and construction. Promotion Potential: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. Examining and evaluating cost estimates, price proposals, and determining reasonableness of proposal costs Reviewing financial and technical information provided by contractors. Processing sole source requirements and conducting market research Developing contracting processes (e.g., soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, administering, analyzing), and Advising on contracts, which also entails the different types of terminations. Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: FAC-C or DAWIA Level III Certified in Contracting or equivalent (i.e. CPCM or CFCM) Minimum of 5 years of Federal acquisition experience Highly developed writing and verbal communications skills are required. Ability to effectively communicate with personnel at all levels. Thorough knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), supplements and other procurement regulations, policies, and procedures. Public Trust Clearance Education: Bachelor's degree or better Working Environment & Conditions This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at or by calling to request accommodation. Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit . Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

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