Central Plateau Cleanup Company · 1 month ago
Prime Contract Specialist
Richland, WA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $183K/yr
8+ years expCentral Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) is committed to creating a sustainable future for the historic Hanford Site. They are seeking a Prime Contract Specialist to ensure compliance with contract terms, provide authoritative contract interpretations, and lead contract reporting while engaging with stakeholders and supporting contract change and risk mitigation.
Environmental Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
Provide authoritative contract interpretations in coordination with the Legal department
Lead and contribute to contract reporting for project management, senior leadership, and DOE clients with accuracy and professionalism
Research and advise on complex contract matters, including:
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR)
DOE Orders and Acquisition Guides
DOE Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) memos
Contract and Performance-Based Incentive reporting
Federal contracting precedent and best practices
Ability to write clear, concise, and persuasive documents (e.g., position papers, proposals, presentations)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong research, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Collaborative mindset with a focus on team success and stakeholder engagement
Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze emerging issues and solve problems to meet schedules and deliverable expectations
Engage with all levels of management to support contract change, compliance, and risk mitigation
Establish strong cross-functional internal and customer relationships to identify and communicate scope changes and their cost/schedule impacts
Support the development and review of contract correspondence, modifications, task order proposals, change orders, and equitable adjustment requests. Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
Assist with post-submittal actions, including RFIs and contract negotiations
Interface with Contracting Officers, CORs, and other government representatives
Monitor and support field teams to ensure timely delivery of contract commitments and submittals
Lead and support process improvements in collaboration with team members and other departments, including project controls, finance, risk management, and project/functional areas
Contribute to the development and revision of Prime Contract policies and guidance
Propose solutions to complex contractual issues and deliver high-quality, actionable results
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 8 or more years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 9 or more years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 10 or more years of relevant experience
Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
Provide authoritative contract interpretations in coordination with the Legal department
Lead and contribute to contract reporting for project management, senior leadership, and DOE clients with accuracy and professionalism
Research and advise on complex contract matters, including: Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), DOE Orders and Acquisition Guides, DOE Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) memos, Contract and Performance-Based Incentive reporting, Federal contracting precedent and best practices
Ability to write clear, concise, and persuasive documents (e.g., position papers, proposals, presentations)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong research, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Collaborative mindset with a focus on team success and stakeholder engagement
Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze emerging issues and solve problems to meet schedules and deliverable expectations
Engage with all levels of management to support contract change, compliance, and risk mitigation
Establish strong cross-functional internal and customer relationships to identify and communicate scope changes and their cost/schedule impacts
Support the development and review of contract correspondence, modifications, task order proposals, change orders, and equitable adjustment requests
Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
Assist with post-submittal actions, including RFIs and contract negotiations
Interface with Contracting Officers, CORs, and other government representatives
Monitor and support field teams to ensure timely delivery of contract commitments and submittals
Lead and support process improvements in collaboration with team members and other departments, including project controls, finance, risk management, and project/functional areas
Contribute to the development and revision of Prime Contract policies and guidance
Propose solutions to complex contractual issues and deliver high-quality, actionable results
Preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Understanding of project controls terminology and processes
Familiarity with IDIQ and cost-reimbursement contracting
Experience in contract reporting and compliance oversight
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) employer match
Paid time off
A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
A standard 4-10's work schedule that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.
Company
Central Plateau Cleanup Company
Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) brings the depth and breadth of three leading nuclear industry companies — Amentum, Fluor, and Atkins — making it the single largest and most experienced nuclear End-State delivery team assembled for the Central Plateau Cleanup Contract (CPCC).
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amanda Treml, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Bill Barrett
Chief Operating Officer
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