Contract Specialist - Oak Ridge, TN [1833-RSI-01]

About Company

RSI EnTech is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS was founded in 2016 by Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. As part of an ANC all our operating companies are Minority Business Enterprises (MBE). We help our clients meet their diversity spending objectives while also providing sustainable returns for our nearly 13,500 Iñupiat shareholders.

We offer competitive salaries and full range of benefits including: generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability as well as other benefits.

RSI EnTech LLC (RSI) is seeking a full-time Contract Specialist in its Oak Ridge, Tennessee office. RSI is an environmental services organization serving federal clients throughout North America. RSI is a company defined by its people. RSI values its employees and works hard to foster a culture of caring and work-life balance that keeps RSI employees safe, well, and motivated. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and issue basic materials purchase orders to suppliers
• Create and issue a wide range of subcontracts to service providers
• Request, review and analyze contractor cost proposals to determine reasonableness and acceptability of proposed costs
• Compile and issue Request for Proposal and Request for Quote packages
• Understand, oversee, and monitor flow down requirements from prime contracts with customers
• Negotiate price and terms with subcontractors and suppliers
• Complete company credit application requests as needed
• Conduct subcontract closeout activities as needed
• Review and approve insurance certificates to ensure compliance with company requirements
• Track prime contract and subcontractor funding, period of performance and other relevant information
• Provide various types of administrative support to members of the RSI team when needed

Key Requirements, Education, and Experience:

• Experience in federal contract administration, subcontract administration and/or procurement
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and FAR Supplements, including Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR)
• Strong attention to detail and propensity for accuracy
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of basic legal terminology and legal concepts within terms and conditions
• Ability to exhibit professionally sound interpersonal skills with subcontractors and customers
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and handle competing priorities
• Ability to perform work independently with minimal management oversight
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Federal procurement, contract management and/or legal experience
• Very proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Membership in NCMA is a plus
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint is desired

Travel:

• There is no travel requirement

EEO Statement:

ASRC Industrial and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. ASRC Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer