Contractor Industrial Relations (CIR) Support

Job Title: Contractor Industrial Relations (CIR) Support

Location: Work shall be conducted at the Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Field Office (HFO) and the Hanford Site in Richland, WA. This position may be telework eligible at the discretion of the DOE Technical Monitor (TM) in consultation with the DOE Contracting Officer (CO). If this position is identified as telework eligible, there will be a 30-day waiting period in which 100% in-office support will be expected. If in-person support is identified as required for any reason and for any length of time by the DOE TM or DOE CO, it is required to report for duty in-person as requested.

Citizenship: US citizenship required

• US market data minimum $40.87 per/hour - $57.70 per/hour maximum wage range. You will receive a competitive total rewards package that is applicable to the U.S. only. The salary range may vary based on experience, skillset, educational level and geographical location.

AttainX, Inc. is in search of Contractor Industrial Relations (CIR) Support candidate to support our government client, DOE. The CIR Support position plays a crucial role in providing support services to DOE's Procurement Support Division (PSD).

Minimum Required Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field to include human resources (HR), among others.
• Experience in supporting programs and/or projects with sufficient management experience and capabilities for evaluating, monitoring, documenting, planning and coordinating contractor pension, savings and welfare benefit plan changes.
• Excellent communication, writing and interface skills.
  • Ability to elicit information and utilize in development of products and provision of support and engage in meaningful dialogue.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.
• Experience with contractor pension, savings and welfare benefit plans.
• Knowledge of federal statutes and regulations including the Employee Retirement Income and Security Act (ERISA) and the Pension Protection Act.
  • Alignment with industry practices concerning pension, savings and welfare benefit plans.
• Extensive business experience in applying analysis techniques, performing various types of review, developing process improvements and using automation tools.
• Ability to work with groups in problem solving and formulating strategies.
• Ability to independently perform multiple tasks with dynamic priorities.

Preferred Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• A master's degree in a related field to include human resources (HR), among others.
• Knowledge of departmental regulations and directives.
• Knowledge of DOE regulations, directives, policies and procedures related to contractor HR functions as well as familiarity with the Hanford Site mission, activities and priorities.
• Knowledge of the Richland Office (RL), Office of River Protection (ORP) and DOE Pacific Northwest Site Office (PNSO) complex and related facilities at the Hanford Site.

Job Duties Include:

• Assisting with contract transition activities related to incoming prime contractors including reviewing, analyzing and providing recommendations on completeness and acceptability of contractor submitted deliverables as well as participate in meetings with contractors on multiple issues.
• Assisting with the negotiation of settlements on pensions or welfare benefit plans.
• Assisting with the review and evaluation of changes to contractor pension, compensation, savings and welfare benefit plans.
• Assisting and advising with negotiations of contract termination, plan termination, plan spin-off, plan merger and review fiduciary documents.
• Assisting with the review and evaluation of contractor compliance with all applicable contract clauses, statutes, regulations and guidance.
• Assisting with monitoring contractors to verify that they develop employee compensation and benefit programs that will attract and retain competent and productive employees.
• Assisting with the evaluation of contractor compensation, labor and benefit programs to assess program costs and assure costs are reasonable and allowable.
• Assisting with the review and evaluation of currently approved contractor welfare benefit programs, utilizing submitted benefit-value and/or cost studies.
• Assisting with evaluating contractor pension, savings, welfare benefit, compensation and labor relations programs.
• Supporting evaluation and audits/assessments of contractors in areas of CIR to include contractor corrective action plan(s) and monitoring contractor progress against the plan(s).
• Assisting with assuring that appropriate insurance and other benefit program clauses are included in each applicable solicitation and contract.
• Supporting oversight on contract termination and benefit continuation.
• Providing advice and support in the development of resolutions to especially difficult and complex compensation issues or problems (i.e., salary structures, incentive programs) which may impact contracts.
• Supporting task groups to evaluate issues and develop appropriate responses to contractor program vulnerabilities or weaknesses.
• Assisting with review of contractor Davis-Bacon Act certified payroll submissions for completeness, accuracy and compliance.
• Supporting field assessments at construction sites and review payroll data to ensure conformance with laws, contractual requirements and contractor collective bargaining arrangements.
• Assisting with labor relations.
• Effectively communicating with all levels of contractor and government staff.
• Keeping appropriate points of contact (POCs) advised of work progress, new issues, concerns and other areas of significance.
• Utilizing proper processes and systems (hardcopies and electronic copies) as implemented by DOE.
• Attending weekly interface meetings with PSD/CIR POC, or designee, to submit and review schedules and/or activities, weekly accomplishments, impediments to progress and/or discuss potential realignment of efforts and priorities where required.
• Providing guidance and assistance in planning and/or contracting contractor assessments and evaluations.
  • Assessment focus areas include compensation, employment practices, appropriate corporate, industry or area practices and adherence to contract sound principles and practices, appropriate corporate, industry or area practices and adherence to contract requirements.

About Us

AttainX Inc. is SBA Certified 8(a), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS and Silver Level SaFe Partner. For more than 12 years, AttainX, Inc. has delivered emergent technologies, software products, administrative, management and high-quality services that meet the needs of our various federal government customers.

The last three years have shown significant company growth as we have increased our contracts portfolio and hold the “Best in Class” contract vehicles, GSA MAS and OASIS Small Business and 8(a) Pools 1, 2 and 3. In addition, we are prime on several agency-specific indefinite deliveries/indefinite quantities (IDIQs) and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), DOE, Department of Defense (DoD), Health and Human Service and the Defense Intelligence Agency.

AttainX is dedicated to quality and best practices for the services we provide. We understand our people are the key ingredient to ensuring our customers' mission and goals are met with excellence.

Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include paid vacation, paid holidays and sick pay; medical, dental and vision benefits, matching 401K plan, tuition/training reimbursement plus professional development and certification, long and short-term disability and an engaging workplace culture.

EEO Commitment:

AttainX is an employer that is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law. These protections also extend to applicants.

Accommodations:

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation, please send an email to Human Resources at hr@attainx.com. Indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Physical Demands:

Sitting and working on a computer for long, continuous periods each day; promoting effective communications by telephone, email and face-to-face; standing, walking and sitting; handling and feeling objects or controls; reaching; talking and hearing; lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds; and specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in office.