Job description

SUMMARY OF ACQUISITION SPECIALIST:
The Acquisition Support Service position will support the United States Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York. The work requires knowledge of drafting solicitations for purchase orders, contracts, or delivery orders, administrative office skills, attention to detail, and quality control techniques to ensure accuracy.

PAY: Estimated annual salary ranges from $95,000 - $103,000. Pay commensurate with experience.

BENEFITS: Cherokee Nation Businesses offers discretionary annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. Cherokee Nation Businesses offers a competitive benefit package for regular full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
• Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off and more (paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable law)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ACQUISITION SPECIALIST:
Includes the following:

• Draft solicitations for purchase orders, contracts or delivery orders.
• Assist with developing statements of work.
• Utilizing agency specific clauses and provisions in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Develop quotes and proposals.
• Post solicitations to government websites.
• Review responses to solicitations for compliance with requirements.
• Assist with drafting technical evaluation reports and fair and reasonable price determinations.
• Prepare award documents for contracts, purchase orders, and task and delivery orders.
• Perform contract administration activities, including, preparing modifications for exercising option years, incremental funding and other contract changes, preparing contract close out audits and modifications, maintain official contract file in accordance with required checklist, and monitor contract and notify Contracting Officer or any changes and/or updates.
• Maintain contract files in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Perform data entry tasks for Federal Procurement Data System, and the United States Attorney’s Office contract writing system.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE OF ACQUISITION SPECIALIST:

• At least a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of relevant experience supporting procurement operations.
• A working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use a variety of software programs, including but not limited to, Microsoft Word and Excel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF ACQUISITION SPECIALIST:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Work independently and efficiently, with guidance from supervisor and team members.
• Retrieve and analyze data and information from multiple sources.
• Attention to detail and quality control techniques to ensure accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) and in accessing, learning and maintaining various databases.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
• Successfully pass a federal background check and a drug screen.
• Cherokee Federal employees are included as covered employees in U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, which mandates Covid vaccines for federal contractors. Executive Order 14042 is currently blocked from enforcement pending court proceedings. Therefore, Cherokee Federal is halting the application of the mandate; however, if the injunction is lifted, Cherokee Federal will restore administration of the vaccine requirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT OF ACQUISITION SPECIALIST:

• This position is performed in a climate-controlled office setting.
• The position will support the Eastern District of New York.

ABOUT THE TEAM:
Cherokee Federal is a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing and mission solutions portfolios – ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.

Since 2012, our team of companies has won $10 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 9,000+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

COMPLIANCE:
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $103,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations?

Experience:

• procurement operations: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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