Senior Contract Specialist

Position: Senior Contract Specialist

Division: ETAS

Duration: Direct Hire

Location: Lexington, KY

Company Description:

ETAS Inc. has upcoming opportunity for Senior Contract Specialist (Direct Hire) positions at our offices in Lexington, KY. Please submit resumes via the web page link below.

Enterprise Technical Assistance Services, Inc. (ETAS), is a wholly owned subsidiary of Professional Project Services, Inc (Pro2Serve). E-TAS was formed and dedicated to support the Department of Energy (DOE) Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office (PPPO) with technical and management services contributing to the safe and cost effective implementation of the One PPPO mission.

The parent company, Pro2Serve, is a nationally recognized environmental, technical, and engineering services firm dedicated to providing critical environmental management services to reduce the Nation's environmental liabilities and infrastructure engineering services in support of our Nation's security. We support the energy, defense, and science markets through responsive, cost-effective execution of critical environmental, facilities and infrastructure, and nuclear defense and nonproliferation projects.

Job Description

Provide Department of Energy procurement assistance to PPPO staff for Environmental Management programs and have deep knowledge of laws regulating government purchasing activities; support compliance to DOE Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DEAR) by assisting Procurement Officials and Contracting Officers with analytical and administration tasks including tracking/analyzing DOE orders and departmental directive changes that affect current contracts; advise Contracting Officers of directive status and technical updates to meet regulatory requirements; suspense tracking of deliverables and proposal coordination data; draft contracting request for information and authorization letters; assist with contract modification change development and compile data reports to support negotiations; update and maintain contract files in procurement system Strategic Integrated Procurement Enterprise System (STRIPES);

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or fifteen years of relevant experience

Ten years' experience in federal contracting or equivalent

Experience in supporting federal procurement of equipment, materials, IT and cyber security software and hardware.

Five years' experience with Information Technology (IT) related procurements

Extensive knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and procedures (e.g., FAR, DEAR) governing contracting and government procurements

Familiarity of IT and Cyber Security terminology and systems in order to effectively communicate IT and Cyber Security software and hardware ordering needs

Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Must have strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of contracting systems (e.g., STRIPES)

Government acquisitions coursework and certifications also preferred

DOE experience

Duration:

Direct Hire

Federal Government Clearance:

This position may require the ability to obtain a government clearance. This position may require reviews and test for absence of any illegal drugs along with a background investigation by the Federal government in order to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and may require subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

EEO Employer:

Affirmative Action Employer-M/F/Vet/Disab/LGBT

Benefits

ETAS benefits package has been carefully designed to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

These benefits include:

• Major Medical Plan with Prescription Card, Dental Plan, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Comprehensive Leave
• Holidays

Pay Rate:

Please submit salary or hourly rate requirements along with resume or in a cover letter.

Job location:

Lexington, KY area

Please submit resumes via the web page link.

If you meet the above requirements/qualifications, please click the Apply Now button to submit your resume to be considered for this position, as well as added to our national database. We look forward to talking with candidates who have the requisite skills and experience level.

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