Contracting Officer I, III

Long-term temp assignment - potential to go permanent!

Anchorage, AK

$32/hour+ DOE and level (I or III)

Must be Covid and Flu vaccinated

Our client: A non-profit health organization based in Anchorage, Alaska, providing health services to over 150,000 Alaska Natives and American Indians in Alaska. These tribal regional health organizations and The Board of Directors represent all tribal regions of Alaska and each region has parity. The foundation of tribal region unity and equality provides for the best health care service access for all Alaska Native people.

Would you like to:

• Procure supplies, services, construction projects and equipment. Provide technical assistance to staff and contractors, consult and assist with development of contract objectives and scope of work
• Evaluate and confirm bids and proposals negotiate as required, oversee source selection, debrief unsuccessful vendors, process required documentation
• Coordinate contract development, including terms and conditions, for the organization. Review and approve invoices for compliance with contract
• Manage external and internal relationships, ensuring collaboration and open communication
• Track deadlines, performance, and other legal contract requirements. Establish and maintain complex files, input data into computer systems, locate information for staff, vendors, and others – update and track electronic and paper files, reports, maintain file integrity and confidentiality
• Document all processes relative to contract management
• Assist with training of internal Contract Managers on procurement policy, contract management and responsibilities
• Archive KPI data in ERP system

Ideally you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, finance, business administration or related field. Progressively responsible related work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education
• Two years of procurement and/or contracting experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience
• For Contracting Officer III: Six years of procurement and/or contracting experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience
• Understanding of KPIs in relation to vendor management; knowledge of appropriate utilization of KPIs relative to different contract types
• Knowledge of RFP and IFB processes
• Knowledge of negotiation techniques; knowledge of principles of public procurement and contracting
• Skill in compliance tracking, mitigation and education
• Strong knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar and punctuation

Apply here asap if you qualify!

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Work Location: One location