Contract Specialist (Entry Level) - Oakland
Company: Skookum Aerospace Manufacturing
Location: Oakland
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
If you are a current Skookum employee, please click here to
apply. Contract Specialist - Entry Level You'd make a great
Contract Specialist if you: Consider yourself a "people person,"
and enjoy meeting others. Love working as a team and appreciate the
chance to collaborate. Understand how to create a great customer
service experience. Have a focus on quality, safety, and take pride
in your work. Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge
yourself through mission-driven work. Where: Alameda, California
(Coast Guard Island) Type: Full Time, Exempt Compensation:
$78,861.00/yr. Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift, (Part-time
Telework) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life &
Short-Term Disability Insurance, 11 paid holidays, up to 12 paid
vacation days per year, paid sick leave, Verizon wireless discount,
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a robust wellness program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full time
employees. Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor
that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People of All
Abilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with
disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our
mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership,
Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing
a safe and respectful work environment to our employees. Skookum is
seeking a competent and dedicated Contract Specialist - Entry Level
with a can-do attitude. Typical duties include but are not limited
to: Communicate with technical experts and other USCG contracting
personnel to assist with processing procurement packages for
commercial and non-commercial supplies and services below the
Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), which is currently $250K.
Identify and utilize most appropriate method for simplified
acquisitions that are compliant with all Federal, DHS, and Coast
Guard acquisition regulations and policies. Draft solicitations and
synopsize for response for both commercial and non-commercial
supplies and services below the SAT. Perform post-award acquisition
duties, to include managing performance, paying invoices and
closing out purchase and task orders. Communicate with USCG Program
Management personnel about the details of technical requirements
acquisitions and provide advice, guidance and counsel on how to
handle complex acquisition contracts, modifications and processes.
Interpret and implement the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
and applicable agency directives. Provide excellent customer
service and maintain a professional appearance. Qualifications:
Minimum of one (1) year experience working with Federal, other
Government (State or Local), or Commercial Acquisition preferred.
Equivalent combination of experience and education allowed. Working
knowledge and understanding of the FAR preferred or ability to be
trained. Experience working with Federal Government Acquisition
systems as well as the Federal Procurement Data System - Next
Generation (FPDS-NG) preferred or ability to be trained. Proficient
in Microsoft Office Suite. Requirements: Skookum requires that all
employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You must have
received the COVID-19 vaccine in full by the proposed date of hire
to be considered for employment. Requests for exemptions to this
requirement, based on medical or religious reasons, will be
considered on a case-by-case basis, and are not implicitly
guaranteed. Valid state driver license is required with the ability
to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum's insurance carrier.
Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances
and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be
conducted for this position. **This position is contingent upon
contract award and funding. Contract is anticipated to begin June
2022.** Skookum's mission is "Creating Opportunities for People of
all Abilities." Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to
apply. To Apply: visit our website at www.skookum.org to complete
an application. Skookum is an Equal Opportunity Employer -
Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Click here to view the EEO is the
Law Poster. Click here to view the EEO is the Law Supplement
Poster.
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