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This recruitment is open to all applicants.

SENIOR CONTRACTING OFFICER

Want to make a difference? Interested in joining a team of professionals responsible for providing energy solutions to meet the unique needs and opportunities of Alaska's communities? Then check out our Senior Contracting Officer position with Alaska Energy Authority (AEA).

Our Senior Contracting Officer manages and coordinates procurements for AEA from request to completion. Responsibilities include: administering contracts; preparing rate and cost adjustments; coordinating time extensions; incorporating change orders; issuing cure notices; signing letters; and terminating contracts when required. Monitors contract expiration and expenditure levels. For ongoing contracted services (such as banking services), proactively facilitates renewal to ensure a new contract is in place before the old one expires, minimizing the need for extensions.

Requirements include: a Bachelors degree in business or a related field is strongly preferred; 5 years of experience in purchasing to demonstrate proficiency in soliciting competition, bidding, proposals, and contract resolution. Knowledge of construction procurement is necessary, and candidates must have or be able to obtain appropriate warrant certificates from the Alaska Department of Transportation and the Department of Administration. Certifications like CPM, CPSM, or CPPO are desirable but not required.

This Position is Exempt and Not in the Classified Services: Exempt employees are excluded from Title 39, Chapter 25, of the State Personnel Act and related personnel rules.

For more information or to apply online directly with AEA, visit www.akenergyauthority.org. Send your application and/or resume to Human Resources, AIDEA, 813 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, AK 99503, or fax to (907) ###-####.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals requiring accommodations, auxiliary aids, services, or alternative communication formats should call 1-800-###-#### or (907) ###-#### in Juneau, or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-###-####. Correspondence can be sent to the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations, P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Human Resources Contact:

• Email: ...@aidea.org
• Mailing Address: 813 West Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99503
• Fax: 907-###-####