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Contract Specialist
CEXEC Washington, DC
$112k-146k (estimate)
Full Time 2 Weeks Ago
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CEXEC is Hiring a Contract Specialist Near Washington, DC

CEXEC, Inc. is seeking a sharp-minded, responsive self-starter as Principal Contract/Finance Specialist to support our long-time customers at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is an opportunity for the right person to "ramp up" their career in a high-profile, quality-matters position! You will be a relied upon pivotal resource who will assist the FAA's Sr. Level Contracting staff with pre-award through post-award Contracting activities. Your past FAA financial and contracting experience will be essential for success. Not only will you have the opportunity to succeed here at CEXEC, a highly regarded, privately held organization with over 40 years of FAA industry experience, but you will be in a unique position to represent the CEXEC Brand and totally wow our customers!

Here's what you'll need to do to "wow" our customer:

  • Respond quickly and accurately to customer requests via email and verbal communications.
  • Be a self-starter and proactive in gathering information for various contract mods.
  • Provide informational accuracy in all documents and emails.
  • Build and retain excellent relationships with the other team members and vendors.
  • Have knowledge of both ERAM and ERAM2 contracts (historical knowledge is a plus!)
  • Know where to go and whom to ask for help or to obtain information (ie: PRISM help desk)
  • Be proficient in PRISM, Delphi, OBIWAN, OBIEE, and eDocs accounts.
  • Have a strong financial mindset for evaluating various funding/invoicing issues.
  • Be able to use your Accounting Background to analyze and input large amounts of financial data.
  • Use your Contracts background experience with the Acquisition Management System (AMS) or at least the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
  • Be highly competent in MS Excel, Word and other MS Office tools.
  • Anticipate and get ahead of various upcoming events (yes, be a mind-reader!)
  • Demonstrate your amazing communication skills (ie: verbal communications and accurate written email communications)

For the most part, you will be responsible for:

  • Creating Contract Mods and processing invoices for both FAA ERAM contracts
  • Providing closeout activities for various contracts within your FAA Division
  • Attending ERAM meetings with our clients, co-workers, and other support vendors
  • Providing OFDPS support
  • Providing weekly and monthly CEXEC reporting using MS Word
  • Reaching out to other FAA Vendors regarding Contracts Mods and/or issues
  • Performing other related contract actions as necessary

What you will need to qualify:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Law or related
  • 10 years of relevant experience working with or for the FAA.
  • FAA experience with ERAM/ ERAM 2 (pre-award documentation), OFDPS
  • Certification in one or more of the following areas*:
  • Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level 3
  • Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 3
  • Project Management (PMP)
  • Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
  • Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
  • Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
  • Industry Certification in Contract Management-Defense (ICCM-D)
  • Industry Certification in Contract Management-Federal (ICCM-F)
  • JD in Contract Law

*Or other contract related certification/licenses, deemed appropriate

Travel:

Some periodic on-site client visits will be required to FAA HQ (10B) in Washington, DC, but 90% of this position is currently Work from Home. CEXEC's DC office is in the "Capital Gallery" building which is 10 yards or so from the Le'Enfant Plaza Metro and the VRE station, all located directly across the street from the FAA buildings (10a and 10b). Parking is available in CEXEC's DC office at Cap Gallery as well.

CEXEC offers an expansive benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision health benefits. In addition, life, short term, and long disability insurance is offered at no cost to the employee. CEXEC provides paid time off as well as a 401K retirement plan with a generous company match. CEXEC offers education assistance and training via a robust Educational Assistance Program. CEXEC maintains a unique team environment where employees and management truly respect and value each other.

CEXEC, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20002

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$112k-146k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/09/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

09/04/2024

WEBSITE

ceocexec.com

HEADQUARTERS

Reston, VA

SIZE

<25

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