Subcontract Closeout and Compliance Specialist - Akima, LLC

Company Overview:

Work Where it Matters

 

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

 

At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

 

For our shareholders, AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

 

For our government customers, AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.

 

As an AIS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Description:

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking a Subcontract Closeout and Compliance Specialist as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy at National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).  This staff member will be assigned to NREL's Acquisition Services Group support manager and generally will be expected to work with the Subcontract Administrators and Buyers within Acquisitions Services to gather appropriate documentation and information required to close expired Fixed Price and Labor Hour Type subcontracts. This is a junior resource which will be responsible for documenting closeout action, performing closeout activities within Oracle EBS, flagging subcontracts for archiving/destruction, and other related duties as assigned. This resource will work closely with NREL's Closeout Program Administrator, may support closeout audit requests, and update closeout records/spreadsheets as appropriate. This is high volume low complexity work with the expectation that this resource close 25-50 subcontracts per week once fully trained.

The Compliance Specialist is for Subcontract compliance and will be assigned to NREL’s Acquisition Support Group PPC manager and generally will be expected to work with the Subcontract Administrators and Buyers within Acquisitions Services to gather information on compliance requirements, answers questions regarding compliance questions, help support the preparation for the PERT, help support policy/procedure rewrites and work the customer help desk as needed.

Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory located in Golden, CO.  Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratory. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by AIS.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.  To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be required to work remote 40 hours per week between the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM Mountain Time, Monday – Friday unless otherwise directed by NREL.

• Closeout Support
  • Closeout the backlog of subcontracts for the acquisition services group.
  • Track and report out the number of subcontracts completed weekly.
  • Document the closeout files as needed for the closeout to be completed.
• Compliance Support
  • Help answer internal questions on policy/procedures.
  • Help preparation for PERT.
  • Help with the PPC mailbox and customer help desk.
  • Help gather information for new compliance requirements and documents
• Work with the compliance manager to accomplishing tasks needed for this group.
• Meet weekly to report out the progress of all compliance issues in progress and not started.
• Train with Subject matter expert to be prepared to support compliance issues.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
• General knowledge and application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques.
• Ability to work with high volume workload and quick turnarounds
• Ability to work down a list of tasks
• Customer service skills
• Project solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Government policy/process knowledge
• M&O knowledge
• DEAR/FAR
• Closeout or Compliance experience

Special Requirements:

• Pre-employment Drug Screen - External applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.
• This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. If determined as such, this position would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.
• The selected candidate will be required to work remote 40 hours per week between the hours of 8 AM – 5 PM Mountain Time, Monday-Friday unless otherwise directed by NREL. Actual time may vary depending on workload requirements.  Job duration is projected to be a 12-month period of performance with potential for a 12-month extension.

Salary Range: $83,200 - $101,920 annually – The salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, work experience, and their ability to meet the known requirements of the position as determined at the time of hire.  Job location will also be a factor in determining the salary offered. 

 

Benefits:  The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.

 

Paid Leave:  Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time over 30 hours per work week employees.

Pay Range:$83,200 - $101,920 annuallyBenefits:Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.Job ID:2024-14337Work Type:Remote