Job Announcement

Title: CMS Contract Close-Out Specialist
Department: Communications
Reports To: Contract Close-Out Manager
Location: Navy FISC, San Diego, California Hours: Full time M/F

Job Summary:

Work within a team of blind and low vision personnel with a mission of creating and enhancing opportunities for independence and self-sufficiency of people who are blind, Deaf-Blind, and blind with other disabilities. Participates in the start-up operation of Contract Management Services (CMS). Performs day-to-day operations in CMS “pod” of legally blind employees preparing government contracts for close-out.

Responsibilities:

• Will complete contract close out process as required by standard operating procedures and directed by site supervisor.
• Maintain 100% accountability of folder/documents throughout the close out process.
• Responsible for contacting agencies to acquire written payment history through electronic or verbal means.
• Responsible for contacting manufacturers or contractors to acquire written delivery history through electronic or verbal means.
• Determine if obligated funds match required payment or if there is an opportunity to de-obligate funds or a need to obligate additional funds with supervisor review.
• Provide completed folder for close-out review by contract closeout supervisor.
• Prepare closeout documents for contracting officer review and approval as required by standard operating procedures.
• Complete daily and weekly reports to track metrics throughout the close-out procedure.
• Provide customer service required contracting officers concerning folders presented for close-out.
• Upon closure of contract, redistribute folder for temporary storage awaiting destruction.
• Assist in improving existing standard operating procedures to improve productivity.
  

Requirements:

• Must be Legally blind and a US citizen
• A four year business related degree or equivalent work experience is preferred
• Highly proficient in computer technology (Word, Excel) and Assistive technology (JAWS, Window Eyes, ZoomText)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are crucial.
• Must be team oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Must have the ability to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of Proprietary Government software/systems elemental to work performed:
  • Procurement Desktop-Defense (PD2)Software
  • Professional Solutions (SPS)

Required Training:

• DAU coursework (online)
• CON 100: Shaping Smart Business Arrangements (Required)
• CON 110: Mission-Support Planning (Recommended)
• CON 111: Mission-Planning Execution (Recommended)
• CON 112: Mission-Performance Assessment (Recommended)
• Completion of the two day contract closeout training (classroom)

Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F

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