Administrative Assistant - Livermore, United States - North Wind Group

North Wind Group

Verified Company

Livermore, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy.

NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer's mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logístical support to advanced technical positions.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

- to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.

Essential Duties

Provide contract administration and market research support to contracting professionals.
Use Microsoft Office tools to track and provide status to SCM personnel.
Maintain the supplier management database in the Laboratory Integrated Network for Contracting and Supply (LINCS) and/or Prequalified Subcontractor Databases.
Provide quality assurance review of contract data to verify consistency and accuracy, such as contract values, vendor names, correct milestones, deliverable dates, and expiration dates.
Prepare contract instruments for signature execution and facilitate and expedite signature of contracts.
Scan and file electronic agreements into respective contract file folders.
Enter contract award information into the LINCS.
Add documents and contracts to the electronic file database or eauction portal.
Track and expedite submittals and contract deliverables through the approval process and file them into the SCM document management system.
Ensure receipt of all deliverables is documented, and follow up with vendors, if required.
Communicate deliverable or vendor performance concerns to contracting personnel and technical representatives.
Reconcile contract and purchase order payment terms with vendor invoices.
Track and resolve external queries relating to order status, account information and compliance issues.
Work with vendors and the Purchasers to research and rectify problems such as damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
Track expiring contracts and purchase orders and expedite renewals or closeouts through the approval process.
Support the Subcontract Administration Support Section (SASS) personnel with preparing hard copy closeout files for storage to ensure proper retention rules are followed.
Assist contracting professionals obtain insurance certificates from vendors.
Perform other duties as required.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Associate's degree in General Education or Business Administration or equivalent combination of experience and education related to the essential skills knowledge and abilities below.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
Strong communication and relationship building skills with the proven ability to multi

- task.

Ability to react promptly to multiple shortterm deadlines and manage competing priorities.
Ability to shepherd internal and external customers through transactions and processes quickly and efficiently without compromising quality.
Ability to adapt quickly and efficiently to changing business needs and processes.
Ability to manage competing priorities and handle a high volume of work.
Strong familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to access and interpret standard practices and guidelines that govern SCM function.

Special Requirements

Pre-Placement Medical Exam:
A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

Pre-employment drug test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug test.

DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.

As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance.

We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete

North Wind offers a competitive pay and