Specialist - SR. Specialist - Assistant Institute Property Administrator

Who We Are:

Government Property Administration (GPA) is a group within Southwest Research Institute’s Contracts Department. GPA assists the research divisions in meeting requirements of government prime contracts and subcontracts when Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) property clauses and/or additional property provisions from government agencies are included.

• Work with the Institute’s Property Administrator to learn all the procedures and processes to ensure compliance with regulations as they apply to the management of government property.
• Successfully interface with senior management, project managers, and Clients. This will include efficiently researching government property questions and accurately determining the answer or best course of action.
• Coordinate accurate annual physical inventories for SwRI’s operating divisions and reconcile results to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Interface with government, internal, and external auditors and effectively resolve any issues that may arise during an audit to maintain an approved property system.
• Conduct periodic training sessions for technical and administrative staff to broaden understanding of the importance of maintaining a system and preventing systemic issues that would jeopardize SwRI’s approved Government Property System.

• Administer terms of contract provisions that specify obligations to acquire, control, use, care for, and dispose of government property.
• Prepare specialized reports for government customers in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Coordinate the physical inventory of government property and reconcile results to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Interface with clients and auditors as required and effectively resolve any issues that may arise during an audit.
• Participate in the development and implementation of tools, processes and procedures, and reviews periodically to ensure continued compliance as regulations are updated/changed.

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Communications or related field.
• Certified Professional Property Administrator (CPPA) or Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM) are preferred but not required.
• 5-10 years:
  Exceptional communications skills and a willingness to learn and dig in to resolve issues, ask follow on questions if necessary, and report to management.
• 2-10 years:
  Any prior experience with government property and government contracts is a plus.
• 2-10 years:
  Any prior supervisory or leadership experience is a plus.
• 2-10 years:
  Attention to detail, accurate reporting, information retention, and the ability to multi-task.
• A valid/clear driver’s license is required.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Location s:
San Antonio, Texas