Project and Contract Management Specialist

About the role

Project and Contract Management Specialist supports the Hanford Field Office and reports to the Program Manager. This position is 100% on-site.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract management support, including preparation, coordination, revision, and tracking of contract actions and related correspondence for SMEs and Division Directors.
• Research, analyze, and provide input on potential and existing contract actions, including change processes, duplicate claims, and recommendations for negotiations.
• Develop and serve as primary liaison for technical analysis review packages involving SMEs, Estimating, Contracts, Legal, and DDs.
• Guide and coordinate contract actions with functional and project-related organizations within Hanford Field Office, including cost estimating, procurement, and support staff.
• Manage contract deliverables, draft letter responses, maintain project files, and facilitate contracting meetings with updated change tracking logs.
• Maintain and update the work breakdown structure dictionary.
• Develop change order packages, including notifications, letter responses, and government estimates.
• Support contractor invoice reviews and task order efforts (scoping workshops, RFTPs, proposal evaluations, and tracking progress).
• Coordinate CPARS evaluation input at the project level by scheduling technical input sessions with SMEs, DDs, and support staff.
• Coordinate with project lead scheduler to maintain an updated schedule for pre-negotiation memo packages.

Requirements

• Education – BS/BA degree in a relevant field of study. Five years of experience may be substituted for BS/BA degree.
• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience, including:
  • Experience with DOE project and contract management.
  • Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and FAR Supplements.
  • Working level knowledge of DOE IDIQ End State Contracts.
  • Working level knowledge of DOE Prime Contract Invoice Review Process.
  • Working level knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities, and priorities.
  • Working level knowledge of DOE Hanford processes and procedures.
  • Working level knowledge of DOE’s project and contract management practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Familiarity with or ability to learn/use other technology management tools employed at Hanford.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent communication responsiveness and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 with excellent knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Documented work experience on their resume that clearly supports all minimum qualifications and demonstrates the capability to successfully perform the tasks outlined in the SOW.
• Due to the nature of government contract requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

Pay

$144,000 - $192,000 per year