Contracts Specialist

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the project management and business services fields as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy (DOE) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. AIS has an established history of contributing to the success of our customer's mission. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN. Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day-to-day directions from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratory. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by AIS.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the DOE.

This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Oak Ridge, TN.

Responsibilities

This position will, under general supervision, perform the following in support of the Contracts Division:

• Awards and administer purchase orders, subcontracts, and task orders for the company.

• Reviews requisitions and specifications to ensure adherence to DOE prime contract requirements, as well as company and Contracts Division policies and procedures.

• Plans, negotiates, awards and administer high level subcontracts and purchase orders for supplies and services.

Responsibilities also include:

• Coordinating with technical contacts to conduct market research and develop procurement plans.

• Reviewing requisitions and specifications to ensure adherence to DOE prime contract requirements, as well as ORNL and Contracts Division policies and procedures.

• Determining best approach to facilitate acquisition solutions and meet customer requirements.

• Determining appropriate subcontract type and the structure of solicitations and subcontracts.

• Coordinating pre-proposal conferences, facilitating concurrent reviews, leading competitive evaluation teams and subcontract negotiations.

• Coordinating solicitation and award activities with Finance, Legal, Audit, Export Control, Accounts Payable, Property and Environmental, Safety and Health.

• Negotiate changes to subcontracts that may occur during the course of performance.

• Creating and maintaining subcontract files as required.

• Ensuring compliance with environmental safety, health, and quality program requirements.

• Administering subcontracts through completion.

• Maintaining a strong commitment to the implementation of values and ethics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline and minimum of 15 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Candidates must have at least 15 years of experience awarding and administering various types of agreements and subcontracts for DOE M&O Contractors.

Special Requirements:

• Pre-employment Drug Screen - External applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

• Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.

• This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. If determined as such, this position would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.

Job ID

Work Type

Hybrid

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.

As an AIS employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at View email address on jobs.institutedata.com or View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).