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Job · Bremerton, WA · Full time

Contract Specialist (Entry Level)

Skookum Educational Programs · $247.6M budget · 1,590 staff · Since 1988

Why Skookum Educational Programs

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Integrates people of all abilities into the workforce, prioritizing veterans with disabilities.

  • Skookum provides a wide array of facilities management services for navy region northwest, air station whidbey, fort gregg-adams in virginia, white sands missile range in new mexico, fort riley in kansas, curtis bay shipyard in maryland, the coast guard training…$170.4M spent in FY2024
  • Skookum provided fleet management services for a wide variety of government and commercial customers. Skookum maintains and repairs over 1,000 gsa vehicles located at fort riley, kansas. Skookum also maintained and repaired tactical wheeled vehicles located at joint base lewis-mcchord…$18.9M spent in FY2024
  • Skookum provides a variety of logistics services to our customers. Skookum operates three central issue facilities (cifs) for the u.s. Army, one at jblm, WA, one at fort hood, TX and another at jble, virginia. These operations require Skookum to…$14M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$214K–$983K
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$240.3M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
1,590
employees
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
89%
of spending
Looks good: 89% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+3%
of revenue, FY2024
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
7 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 6.7 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1992
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Contract Specialist – Entry Level Location: Alameda, California (US Coast Guard Island) Type: Exempt Compensation: $75,000-$83,000/yr. (Competitive wages dependent upon experience) Work Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Contract Specialist – Entry-level at Tessera include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave Potential shared earning bonus Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities Verizon wireless discount Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.

We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees. Tessera is seeking a competent and dedicated Contract Specialist – Entry Level with a can-do attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to: · Communicate with technical experts and other USCG contracting personnel to assist with processing procurement packages for commercial and non-commercial supplies and services below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), which is currently $250K. · Identify and utilize most appropriate method for simplified acquisitions that are compliant with all Federal, DHS, and Coast Guard acquisition regulations and policies. · Draft solicitations and synopsize for response for both commercial and non-commercial supplies and services below the SAT. · Perform post-award acquisition duties, to include managing performance, paying invoices and closing out purchase and task orders. · Communicate with USCG Program Management personnel about the details of technical requirements acquisitions and provide advice, guidance and counsel on how to handle complex acquisition contracts, modifications and processes. · Interpret and implement the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and applicable agency directives. · Provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional appearance.

Qualifications: · Minimum of one (1) year experience working with Federal, other Government (State or Local), or Commercial Acquisition preferred. Equivalent combination of experience and education allowed. · Working knowledge and understanding of the FAR preferred or…

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About Skookum Educational Programs

From its Form 990