Contracting Support Specialist

About US: Security Services Northwest, Inc. (SSNW) is your full-service security company. Founded in 1977, we offer professional and complete security services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Washington, Oregon, California, and Alaska.

Security Services Northwest is a nationally recognized supplement for Department of Defense anti-terrorism force protection.

From providing armed and unarmed security officers and patrol services to installing burglar alarms and camera systems, Security Services Northwest, Inc., provides our customers with the highest level of service. We have an exceptional, experienced team to assist you in mastering your skills, with great growth opportunities.

If you are passionate about always doing your best work, making an essential contribution, and serving with kindness and humility, please consider applying today! People are at the heart of our business, and we are always looking for new folks to join our family of professionals!

Work Hard and Be Kind.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary starting at $23.00 an hour - $25.00 an hour DOE.
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for overtime

We are a drug-free workplace.

Job Description: Assists the Contract Officer in managing and tracking short-term and event-related security contracts. Develops job scope with new clients, prepares service agreements, and communicates new service to operations and scheduling. This position is dynamic and may involve other tasks focusing on operational support and implementing guidelines for a quality management system in support of the mission, vision, and values of our company.

This position will be scheduled 4X10's Sunday through Wednesday.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist in new customer intake.
• Prepare Service Agreements
• Coordinate new business with operations, scheduling, and accounting.
• Enter data and create reports, graphs, tables, and forms.
• Maintain accurate physical and digital file and records.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required.

Position Requirements: 

• End state focused.
• Attention to detail – ability to self-proof, format consistently, visually present data in a professional manner. 
• 5 years, demonstrated experience or potential that is translatable to contracting, acquisitions, and operations.
• Outside-the-box thinker – not afraid to employ creative problem-solving and solutions. 
• Excellent writing and communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. 
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft SharePoint, or the ability to learn quickly. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to serve as a liaison with managers, supervisors, and customers.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and allocate time efficiently.
• Ability to practice discretion and confidentiality.

Education/Experience: 

• College degree or demonstrated composition and writing ability.
• 5 years' experience in background in technical writing, document preparation, or proof-reading background (contracting, acquisitions, legal assistant, insurance or title company experience). 
• Direct experience is not required, but applicants must have the ability to learn quickly and adapt to fast moving, dynamic environment.

Pre-Requisites: 

• Good references.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Current Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Reliable transportation.

Physical Demands:

• Typical office setting 
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times.  

Applicants will be expected to provide or produce an example of professional writing (cover letter or narrative quote) and demonstrate the ability to visually present data via a formatted document with a Word or Excel table. 

Security Services Northwest is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Security Services is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us!