Contracting Specialist

Contracting Specialist
Navajo Area IHS
Chinle or Kayenta, Arizona

Bgesh is looking for a Contracting Specialist to support the Navajo Area Indian Health Services (NAIHS) Division of Acquisition Management and Contracts (DAMC). DAMC provides acquisition and contracting services in support of the NAIHS’ programs, offices, and facilities in furtherance of the IHS’ mission. Acquisition support includes soliciting and awarding of required supplies and services ranging from simple products to complex medical equipment, and from health care services to demolition and construction of real property.

Who We Are:

Bgesh, Incorporated was founded on a mission to serve and support. Living by the Golden Rule has allowed us to continue to grow at a rapid pace. We strive to live every day by the Golden Rule and look to grow our company based on its principles. To learn more about us, visit www.bgesh.com.

We understand that no one person possesses all the desired qualifications. We are looking for people with strong ethics and values to join our group. If you consider yourself a strong writer with a keen eye for detail, and a highly organized individual, we encourage you to apply.

Desired Traits/Skills:

• Coachable - receptive to feedback and swift on implementing suggestions
  
• Levelheaded - capability to navigate unexpected challenges with grace and come up with thoughtful solutions; you fully embrace a ‘we-will-figure-it-out’ mindset in chaos
  
• Resourceful - eager to learn more and develop skills you may not have; and ability to learn new systems quickly and a thirst to learn independently
  
• Innovative - willing to challenge the status quo, push boundaries, and suggest improvements to existing processes
  
• Excellent Writing - ability to synthesize, be concise, use the active voice, proofread, and edit
  
• Analytical and Critical Thinking - ability to collect and analyze relevant information, problem-solve, and make rational decisions
  
• Prioritization - ability to sequence tasks in order of terms of importance; and willingness to pivot if more important tasks arise
  
• Relationship Builder - having a natural ability to build candid, honest relationships with our clients and colleagues

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizenship: Workers performing under this contract must be US Citizens
  
• Must have a clear background and can obtain a security clearance to work on a military installation or government facility. (Background checks will be conducted.)
  
• Capable of reading, writing and conversing fluently in the English language and has excellent verbal and written communication skills to be used for effective communication with team members and stakeholders.
  
• Must be able to work 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Mountain Time, Monday to Friday

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

• Contract support shall include technical support and assistance in all non-inherently governmental areas of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based Federal procurement in which advanced or complex knowledge and expertise is required
  
• Examples of tasks shall include but are not limited to: assemble or review new pre- procurement packages, participating in requirement/acquisition planning; researching/assembling support documentation; making quality recommendations to the CO, validating data; assess financial and contractual issues; document findings; provide input to reports; and assemble documents needed to advertise, solicit, construct, administer and /or closeout Government contract vehicles; update payment logs; maintain contract/task order e-files by including all required documentation appropriately labeled.
  
• The ability to read and interpret the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Federal acquisition policy, and directives and to apply the regulations and directives to all contracting activities. Policy and directives shall also include the Office of Federal Procurement Policy letters; Health Human Services Acquisition Regulations and policy; and IHS contracting policy, organization, operations, and culture
  
• Knowledgeable about contract types which include: firm-fixed price, firm-fixed price with economic price adjustment, time-and-materials, labor-hour, and Indefinite delivery/Indefinite quantity contract.
  
• Must be knowledgeable of acquisition procedures involving best value from lowest-priced technically acceptable (LPTA) to trade-off award determination.
  
• Knowledge of Blanket Purchase Agreements, General Services Schedules and Small business programs.
  
• The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Experience in the Procurement Information System for Management (PRISM) contracting system and software applications which include Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

BENEFITS:

Insurance: Health, Vision, and Dental
11 Paid Federal Holidays additional PTO
Retirement Plan with employer match

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