Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Perikin Enterprises is looking for a talented contract specialist to join our dynamic team located in Tullahoma, TN. Perikin is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, and provides management, engineering, and environmental services and executes construction projects for the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DoE), US Army Corps of Engineers, and other organizations. This position is in support of Perikin's mission to provide engineering services; program, project, financial, and information management; and administrative support to Government customers.

The contract specialist will perform various duties, including negotiating contract terms, preparing contracts, evaluating bids, and researching current regulations. Ideal contract specialists should enjoy drafting and editing contracts, demonstrating excellent attention to detail abilities. In addition to being an excellent communicator, you should possess in-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, contract agreements, and legal terminology.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

Serves as a contract specialist for advanced engineering and other corporate contract actions.

Negotiate contracts/agreements for products and services.

Assess contractor and subcontractor performance to identify the need to amend existing contracts.

Prepares and edits contracts/agreements between the company and potential clients.

Provides contract monitoring and expertise supporting Government projects.

Assists in handling breach of contract actions.

Serves as a liaison with outside contracting representatives.

Develops and implements effective procurement proposals.

Assists in preparing responses to Government documents such as Requests for Information (RFIs), Sources Sought (SS), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), Interagency Agreements, market research reports, etc.

Provides business advice and guidance to technical personnel and others on contracting work and prepares correspondences.

Researches regulations to ensure contracts are updated and in compliance with applicable laws.

Coordinates with clients to guarantee terms of contracts are fulfilled in compliance with the contract terms and conditions.

Prepares reports and presentations as required to communicate contract performance to customers and corporate leadership.

Assists Contract Manager in the execution of responsibilities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required:
Minimum of 2 years experience in contract administration, law, business, economics, accounting, or relevant field.

Associate degree in contract administration, law, business, economics, accounting, or related discipline.

Desired:
Bachelor's degree in contract administration, law, business, economics, accounting, or related discipline.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Required:
Current Secret security clearance or eligibility for Secret clearance

Excellent oral/written communication skills

Highly proficient with MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Unwavering attention to detail, exemplary work ethic, and grace under pressure

Ability to build positive relationships with coworkers and external organizations

Demonstrated record of being proactive, self-initiating

Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns

Demonstrated ability to multi-task

Must be available to work day shift M-F (~7:30 am-4:00 pm)

Desired:
Experience with DoD environment Contracting Actions or experience to include professional knowledge of a wide variety of Federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, processes, and procedures; and contract types applicable to pre-award and post-award actions.

WORK CONTEXT

May be required to sit for prolonged periods of time as required by job duties.

Work safely and professionally while adhering to all regulatory requirements.

Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as job duties require.

Comprehend and adhere to staff directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.

Effectively communicate in the Business English language.

Carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. as job duties require.

Potential for travel < 5%.

BENEFITS

PERIKIN offers a comprehensive benefits program including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Health Spending Account

Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Program, veteran status, and any other status or characteristic covered by an applicable federal, state, or local EEO law.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PERIKIN Enterprises, LLC (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an equal employment opportunity ("EEO") employer. All hiring and employment decisions are made without a person's race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and any other status or characteristic covered by an applicable federal, state, or local EEO law.

PERIKIN is a proven and established international professional services, advanced engineering, and construction firm with over 130 professionals helping the nation achieve its national defense objectives. We operate primarily in federal markets working with nuclear and radiological materials smuggling of Engineers' district offices and the DOE National Nuclear Security Administration, among others. We are headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, with offices in Tennessee, Texas, Washington DC, Ohio, and Mexico. At PERIKIN, we believe teamwork is the key to success, so we are committed to supporting each other in work and life. We work vigorously to ensure we provide our team members with the necessary resources, compensation, training, education, development, and benefits to prosper.

HR@perikin.com

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