The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
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
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 ÒpodÓ of legally blind employees preparing government
contracts for close-out.
Responsibilities:
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Will
complete contract close out process as required by standard operating
procedures and directed by site supervisor.
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Maintain
100% accountability of folder/documents throughout the close out process.
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Responsible
for contacting agencies to acquire written payment history through electronic
or verbal means.
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Responsible
for contacting manufacturers or contractors to acquire written delivery history
through electronic or verbal means.
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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.
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Provide
completed folder for close-out review by contract closeout supervisor.
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Prepare
closeout documents for contracting officer review and approval as required by
standard operating procedures.
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Complete
daily and weekly reports to track metrics throughout the close-out procedure.
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Provide
customer service required contracting officers concerning folders presented for
close-out.
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Upon
closure of contract, redistribute folder for temporary storage awaiting
destruction.
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Assist
in improving existing standard operating procedures to improve productivity.
Requirements:
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Must be Legally blind and a US citizen
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A four year business related degree or equivalent
work experience is preferred
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Highly proficient in computer technology (Word,
Excel) and Assistive technology (JAWS, Window Eyes, ZoomText)
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Excellent verbal and written communications skills
required.
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Attention to detail and accuracy are crucial.
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Must be team oriented with a strong work ethic.
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Must
have the ability to meet deadlines.
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Understanding of Proprietary Government
software/systems elemental to work performed:
o Procurement
Desktop-Defense (PD2)Software
o Professional
Solutions (SPS)
Required Training:
o DAU
coursework (online)
o CON 100:
Shaping Smart Business Arrangements (Required)
o CON 110:
Mission-Support Planning (Recommended)
o CON 111:
Mission-Planning Execution (Recommended)
o CON 112:
Mission-Performance Assessment (Recommended)
o Completion
of the two day contract closeout training (classroom)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please send cover letter and
resume to jobs@seattlelh.org or to:
The
Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Attn.: Don
Helsel
2501 S. Plum Street
Seattle,
Washington 98144
Telephone:
(206) 436-2160
Fax:
206.436.2244
TTY: (206) 324-1388
For more information about
employment at the Lighthouse visit our website: www.SeattleLighthouse.org