Sonalysts

Procuring Contracting Officer

Sonalysts$75K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business, or 4 years of relevant experience
  • U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance
  • Knowledge of acquisition management phases
  • Familiarity with federal and DoD contracting principles (FAR and DFARS)
  • Understanding of government procurement procedures
  • Experience drafting, reviewing, and managing contract documents
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Procure purchases for contracts by obtaining competitive quotes and negotiating with vendors
  • Manage corporate purchase requests for hardware, software, and services
  • Communicate with Procurement Administrators for order status and troubleshooting
  • Review and approve orders and invoices for vendor payments
  • Coordinate with various business functions including Contract Officers and Accounts Payable

Benefits

  • Flexible Time Program for work-life balance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Sales Bonus Program
  • Performance and Retention Bonus Program
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Dependent Care Assistance Plan
  • Health Care Reimbursement Plan
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Professional Development opportunities including Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
Full Job Description

 

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Procuring purchases in support of Contracts. Includes obtaining competitive quotes, verifying vendor qualifications, negotiating quotes, awarding orders, and issuing Purchase Orders.
  • Procuring corporate purchase requests for hardware, software and service.
  • Communicating with Procurement Administrators to obtain status and troubleshooting of open orders.
  • Issue final review and approval of received orders and invoices for vendor payments and communication with Accounts Payable.
  • Coordination with business functions, such as Contract Officers, Project Leads, Legal, Accounts Payable, Accounting, and Corporate Department Leads.

Whats In It For You?

  • Salary ranges between $75,000 to $125,000, dependent on experience, qualifications and other relevant business criteria.
  • Becoming an integral part of an innovative employee-owned company which includes:
    • Flexible Time Program enabling an optimal work-life balance by permitting partners to arrange their work around personal appointments, parent-teacher conferences, childrens activities and the like, so long as the partner gets the job done on-time.
    • Paid Time Off
    • 401(k) Plan with company match
    • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
    • Sales Bonus Program
    • Special Performance and Retention Bonus Program
    • Health and Dental Insurance
    • Dependent Care Assistance Plan
    • Health Care Reimbursement Plan
    • Employee Referral Bonus Program
    • Professional Development through Tuition Reimbursement Program, Online Training Program and Targeted Skills Program
    • Relocation Assistance

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in accounting or business or 4 years accounting or contracts experience
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance*

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of various phases of acquisition management
  • Knowledge of federal and DoD contracting principles (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD Directives and Instructions, laws, regulations and procedures)
  • Knowledge of government procurement procedures
  • Draft, generate, interpret, review, negotiate, and manage contract documents and proposals
  • Experience managing subcontracts to ensure compliance to contract terms
  • Previous work in accounting, tax, contracting, or contract administration in a Government (or complex commercial) contracting environment
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Possessing an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance*

 

*Obtaining a U.S. Government security clearance involves a comprehensive background check.Candidates are eligible for a clearance if they have demonstrated sound financial management (including good credit) over time, are free of criminal records, have limited foreign contacts or ties, and other factors indicative of a position of trust to protect information sensitive to the U.S. Government.

 

 

About Sonalysts

Sonalysts is a technology-based company that provides software and systems engineering, technical training, multimedia, and gaming solutions to government and commercial clients. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Waterford, Connecticut. Sonalysts has a diverse portfolio of clients, including the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Army, and the Federal Aviation Administration. The company has a strong focus on research and development, and has received numerous awards for its innovative solutions. Sonalysts is committed to providing high-quality products and services that meet the needs of its clients.
Learn more about Sonalysts
Size
400 employees
Industry
Founded
1973

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