Closeout Specialist

Job ID: req2641
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Contracts & Acquisitions
Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick
Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Subcontracts Department provides acquisition support to the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR) as well as operations and specific subcontracting support for other related Government initiatives. Specifically, Subcontracting provides pre and post-award acquisition and administration for highly complex research programs, scientific services, field trials, and related projects at FNLCR through execution of agreements with third parties, often commercial companies and non-profit research institute and universities. We currently seek a Subcontract Closeout Specialist to join the Closeout team at our Frederick, MD location.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review expired Subcontracts to determine closeout suitability based on established Policy and Procedure.
• Perform Contract Closeout function which includes:
  • Ensuring proper reconciliations of all Subcontract data has been received and accepted
  • Collaborate with business operations, contracts, accounting, and other relevant groups to ensure all data is properly analyzed and reconciled for closeout
  • Respond to funding de-obligation requests received by the customer at various times throughout the year
  • Ensure company's contract closeout process and checklists are appropriately completed in accordance with the policy
• Self-starter able to manage tasks with little supervision

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in Business, Accounting, or Finance or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
• No experience required beyond education requirement
• This position requires a business/financial/accounting background
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and work well to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• MS Office proficiency
• CostPoint & COGNOS Reporting business applications experience a plus
• Knowledge of federal government contracting rules and regulations; specifically contract closeout procedures in accordance with FAR a plus
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

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