Contract Specialist I

Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Contract Specialist I ID 2026-40653 Category Finance & Accounting Type Regular Full-Time Company Chenega Professional & Technical Services Recruiter Melanie.Makitra@chenega.com Strategic Business Unit PS Level of Clearance Required Background Check Overview Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Professional & Technical Services, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for a Contracts Specialist I to provide acquisition support services to the Office of Acquisition Management (OAM) and Management and Budget (MB) within the Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).  The Contracts Specialist I will assist NNSA in contract and grant closeouts. Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee’s knowledge, critical thinking, innovative solutions for our clients. Responsibilities Receive and upload into automated systems contract information. Close all types of contracts and prepare the closeout file accordingly. Contact contractors as needed to obtain required documentation.Fill out a completion checklist to track and document closeout actions. Review documents submitted by contractors for accuracy and completeness. Obtain required scientific and technical reports. Prepare modifications to de-obligate excess funds, and/or close out the contracts. Record the closeout, update all systems with retired date and distribute finalized documentation to appropriate offices. Submit all files of a closed instrument to the appropriate entity for Records Inventory Disposition Schedule (RIDS). When required, request audit information from the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) or from NNSA and reconcile audit information.Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum of a High School diploma.Must be able to report onsite full time in Albuquerque, New Mexico.Minimum of one to three years contracting with experience in general contract closeout procedures.A Bachelor’s degree can be substituted for 2 years of experience combined with 1 year of on-the-job experience to meet the minimum qualification of 3 years (total) contracting experience.Must possess knowledge of general procedures for contract closeout, including de-obligation of any funding balances, closeout modifications, contract file validation, review, and validation of financial records, and preparing past performance information. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Mail, Microsoft Edge, and Adobe Acrobat. Estimated Salary/Wage USD $62,000.00/Yr. Up to USD $68,000.00/Yr. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration. Our wide range of benefit options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Based on eligibility, benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act, Davis-Bacon Act, or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements. Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Native preference under PL 93-638. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program Application FAQsSoftware Powered by ICIMSwww.icims.com