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Form of workJOB SUMMARY: The Contract Administrator is responsible for assisting with all aspects of contracting transactions from facilitation to closeout for all Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc. (IBVI) federal, state, and municipal government contracts and data entry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability desired.
- Review new contracts to assure all necessary clauses have been included and contact the responsible government contracting unit to resolve discrepancies such as missing or inconsistent provisions.
- Perform contract reconciliation.
- Perform contract closeouts.
- Perform database entry and integrity review.
- Effectively communicate with customers, business units, and management.
- Apply procurement policies, regulations, and procedural practices.
- Maintain detailed and organized files.
- Monitors contracts using various electronic systems.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 1 - 2 years general business experience required.
- Systems and Applications: Microsoft Office suite including SharePoint required.
- Ability to read and comprehend government contract and regulatory content.
- Experience with government contract administration preferred.
- Understanding of GSA Schedules and the Ability One program preferred.
- Knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, DPAP, GSAR preferred.
- Government systems and portals such as; GSA e-Buy, GSA e-MOD, GSA Advantage! and SAM.gov preferred.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to sit for extended period of time.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Travel as necessary to coordinate activities related to proposal acceptance (customer presentations, conferences, training events). This includes visits to National Industries for the Blind, Alexandria, VA when required. Job related travel is approximately 15% or less.
All job offers from IBVI are contingent on candidate’s ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
IBVI is committed to maximizing employment opportunities for the blind and visually impaired. Blind and visually impaired individuals will be given hiring priority. We are required to fill certain positions with legally blind individuals.
Full Time Union Compensation and Benefits: Vacation time available after 60 days, discretionary bonus, health insurance, dental, FSA, life and disability insurance and a pension plan
IBVI is a leading manufacturer, supplier and distributor of industrial office supplies, office furniture, customized kitting and promotional products. We are looking for amazing people to join our team! Committed to workplace accessibility, we are dedicated to employing a diverse workforce.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job described.
Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
