Jr. Contract Specialist

About Bering Straits Professional Services, LLC

Bering Straits Professional Services (BSPS) is committed to world-class management of global logistics, training and procurement services for U.S. Government agencies. BSPS is certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an 8(a) contractor. In February 2022, BSPS became an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certified company. BSPS received the ISO 9001 quality standard certification through the Performance Review Institute (PRI).

About this position: Jr. Contract Specialist                   Location – Arlington, VA

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Wage/Salary Range: $70k - $79k

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Program Managers and program offices) in conducting both pre-and post-award contracting activities
• Assist with development of acquisition packages/documents (Requests for Proposals, Statements of Work/Performance Work Statements, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Justification and Approvals, Source Selection Evaluation Plan, Market Research, etc.); review of these documents for quality, clarity, and adherence to applicable regulations (Federal Acquisition Regulation, Department regulations, etc.) and recommendation of revisions.
• Conduct research of available suppliers and compare the services and costs of obtaining support from the different providers.
• Provide guidance to contracting staff on conducting market research to identify potential sources and contract vehicles.
• Prepare written documentation for market research.
• Work with evaluators and government contracting officers to identify pre-negotiation objectives and assist with discussions with offerors. Supported preparation of final contract award documents for signature by the contracting officer and Contracting Officer Representative designation letters
• Assist government contract specialist/contracting officers by updating and maintaining official contract files.
• Prepare correspondence or documentation for signature, distribute those actions to the appropriate offices for action, track and provide the status to the contracting officer/ Contracting Officer Representative.
• Ensure appropriate funding and required waivers, certifications, approvals and compliance have been obtained for purchase requests.
• Be Well-versed with office equipment, such as fax machines, scanners, videoconferencing systems and photocopiers.
• Use computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software to prepare reports, memos, and documents
• Reply to general information requests with the accurate, well-researched information of behalf of both the Executive Admin and Overseas teams
• Maintain detailed records of each request processed and awarded, alongside outstanding invoices and completed or in-progress deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records by collecting and documenting timely and past-due orders and invoices

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
• Level of Experience Requirements: And/or 2 years combined experience in Business, Administration, Legal and other Contract specialist related fields

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to solve problems and encourage consistent, solid performance.
• English language (written and spoken) communications skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate activities in multiple locations, act decisively in daily work, and work well in a multi-cultural team environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently to assess priorities and manage daily coordination of details with moderate supervision

Preferred

• Must have Secret clearance

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Setting: The work under this task will take place in the following location(s):

• 2009 Dyess Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405 or,
• Approved Situational Telework location or,
• 1200 Wilsons Blvd Arlington, VA 22209

Schedule and Flexibility: Hybrid

Other Pertinent Work Details: This task order may require travel.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.