Contract Closeout Specialist CMS /Chester - BVIIS099

Title: Contract Closeout Specialist CMS /Chester - BVIIS099

Hiring Range: Minimum starting salary $43,779

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location: Blind & Vision Impaired

Agency Website: www.vdbvi.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a continuous recruit position located in Chesterfield.

Virginia of the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VIB) is seeking a Contract Closeout Specialist CMS to fill several positions at our Chesterfield Location to perform contract management support functions and to review and process the closeout actions required for assigned cost-type or fixed-priced government contracts. Contract specialists perform administrative functions, close out of contracts and delivery orders, above the simplified acquisition threshold.

Virginia Industries for the Blind (VIB) is a dynamic, ever evolving $50+ million social enterprise that offers challenging careers including production, services, retail, sales, customer service, fiscal, procurement, technology, and quality control. VIB is ISO-certified and prides itself on satisfying its customers while saving them money and advancing its mission to create great jobs for Virginians who are blind (or sighted).

The Virginia of the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired is an enterprise division within DBVI. VIB is an accredited affiliate of the National Industries for the Blind and a manufacturer and distributor of products and services provided under the provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act and the Ability One Program.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic office computer programs as well as SPS/Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2), Electronic Document Access, (EDA), Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) and other related contract systems. Working knowledge of office practices and procedures, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Highly proficient in MS office, Word, Excel, Access, and Google Docs without adaptive technology. Good analytical and independent problem-solving skills. Ability to function in a team environment and demonstrate strong interpersonal, customer service, and written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to perform duties without direct supervision, following verbal and written instructions and to accurately conduct self-research and contact outside entities for contract completion documents.

Preferred Qualifications:

2-year college degree from an accredited university or a minimum of 24 college credit hours in business preferred. Must be accepted into NIB CMS training and complete designated Defense Acquisition University coursework.

Special Instructions: 

This has been designated a sensitive position by the federal government as such, all contractor personnel performing work must have a favorably adjudicated background investigation to occupy an Automated Data Processing/Information Technology Level II (ADP/IT-II) position prior to commencing work and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. Assignment to an ADP/IT-II position requires favorable adjudication as stated in Department of Defense Instruction 5200.2R and in accordance with the Revised Federal Investigative Standards.

A fingerprint-based National Agency Check and Law and Credit (NACLC)(ADP/IT-II) investigation will be required of the finalist candidate. Employment is contingent upon favorable adjudication of this investigation. This process can take up to 4 months or longer until investigation is complete.

This role is defined as “direct labor”. Federal law requires VIB to fill at least 75% of its direct labor roles with qualified candidates who are blind. If you are qualified and meet the definition of blindness below, please apply.

Blindness is defined as “a central visual acuity that does not exceed 20/200 in the better eye with corrective lenses or visual acuity if better than 20/200 is accompanied by a limit to the field of vision in the better eye to such a degree that its widest diameter subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees. If you are qualified and meet this medical requirement, you will receive preference for this job and compete against other qualified applicants who meet this definition. If no application from a qualified person who is blind is received, this job may be filled by a qualified person who is not blind. If selected for this job based on this preference, you will receive a conditional offer of employment until medical documentation is received validating your vision impairment. Must be a US Citizen or have been a US resident for 5 years.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Michael Zaryczny

Phone: (804) 667-6571

Email: michael.t.zaryczny.ctr@mail.mil

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

https://www.dbvi.virginia.gov/apps/dbvijobs/