Contract Administrator
About the role
At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex.
The Construction Services team is seeking a dynamic professional who is willing to support the team and take an active part in making them successful. A day in the life of a Contract Specialist may involve, but not limited to the following:
- Leads procurement actions from pre-planning through closeout independently, demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in procurement.
- Directs and performs complex procurement functions across various contract types, requiring sophisticated analytical skills and advanced principles within the discipline.
- Resolves Requests for Equitable Adjustments and administers complex contract actions, showing deep experience and ability to interpret internal/external issues.
- Oversees and prepares electronic documentation in accordance with business guides, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
- Works within established procurement policies and procedures, applying best practices and extensive technical expertise.
- Manages procurement actions post-commitment, involving routine monetary expenditure or risk, which reflects applying advanced concepts and ensuring informed supervision.
- Establishes and administers Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts, integrating related disciplinary knowledge and solving complex problems.
- Leads planning and coordination of pre-procurement activities, suggesting experience in leading functional teams or projects.
- Applies advanced procurement aptitude and knowledge using advanced principles and technical expertise to support strategic outcomes.
- Drives training and supports the development or revision of procurement tools and guides, contributing to process improvement and compliance.
- Participates in the development of procurement tools and providing feedback for the revision/updates to CPCCo Business Process Guides.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: Senior Level Grade 19: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 9 or more years of relevant experience. Senior Level Grade 20: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 10 or more years of relevant experience.
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiar with supply-chain management activities relating to construction services and fabrication contracts.
- Experience with routine tasks involving the formation of contracts and purchase orders, solicitations and administration.
- Experience with Requests for Equitable Adjustments.
- Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, to provide support to internal and external clients.
- Knowledge of procurement systems and processes.
Benefits
CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:
- A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
- Three-day weekends.
Pay
Expected annualized pay range based on full-time schedule (40 hours per week): Senior Level Grade 19: $104,200 - $166,650. Senior Level Grade 20: $114,700 - $183,450. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.