Senior Contracting Officer (Exempt)

Salary: $80,593.50 Annually
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 50972
Department: Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
Division: Alaska Energy Authority
Opening Date: 07/18/2025
Division: Alaska Energy Authority
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: Exempt
Range: 20

Job Description
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
SENIOR CONTRACTING OFFICER
Want to make a difference? Interested in joining a team of professionals responsible for providing energy solutions to meet the unique needs and opportunities of Alaska's communities? Then check out our Senior Contracting Officer position with Alaska Energy Authority (AEA}.

Our Senior Contracting Officer position Manages and coordinates procurements for AEA from request to completion. To include: Administers contracts; prepares rate and cost adjustments, coordinates time extensions, incorporates change orders, issues cure notices, signs letters and terminates contract when required. Monitors contract expiration and expenditure levels. For contracted services that require on-going services (such as banking services), proactively facilitates the renewal to ensure a renewal/new contract in place before the old contract expires and to minimize the need to issue a contract extension.

We're looking for someone who has a Bachelor's degree in business or a related field strongly preferred; 5 years-experience in a purchasing role in order to show proficiency soliciting competition, and knowledge of bidding, proposals and contract resolution. Must have knowledge of construction procurement and have or be able to obtain appropriate warrant certificates from Alaska Department of Transportation and the Department of Administration. CPM, CPSM, or CPPO certifications are also desired but not required.
Minimum Qualifications

This Position is Exempt and is Not in the Classified Services:
Exempt positions/employees are excluded from title 39, Chapter 25, State Personnel Act and the Personnel Rules adopted under it.
Additional Required Information

For more information, or to apply online directly with AEA, visit Send application and/or resume to Human Resources, AIDEA, 813 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, AK 99503, by fax to (907) 771-3946.

Contact Information
Human Resources
E-Mail: hr@aidea.org
Mailing Address: 813 West Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99503
Fax Number: 907-771-3946
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

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Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year