Senior Contracting Officer; Exempt Job Anchorage area,Alaska USA,Government

Position: Senior Contracting Officer (Exempt)

Senior Contracting Officer

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

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}.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Position Exemption

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.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call or in Juneau or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK . The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.