Contracts Administration Clerk jobs in Tennessee

Security Clearance required: Able to obtain Public Trust Cognosante is on a mission to transform our country's healthcare and national security systems. With our health and security-focused solutions, we help public sector organizations achieve the important task of providing the best possible public services to American Citizens. From Enterprise IT, Data Science, and Security Services, to full-scale Consumer Engagement and Interoperability solutions, we are moving government services forward with transformation and innovation. Learn how we are making a difference in people's lives today! Job Description
The United States Postal Service (USPS) operates a complex logistics operation to transport mail and equipment between its mail processing and delivery facilities. While some of the local transportation service within the larger metropolitan areas is provided by postal employees, the majority of the network is serviced by highway contract suppliers. The complexity of the network requires continuous adaptations, resulting in requests for new service, or contract modifications. Transportation purchasing in the USPS environment requires technically skilled and knowledgeable personnel who specialize in the commodity, and that are well versed in procurement, contract administration, and contract law. Key Responsibilities * Review service requirements to implement contractual activities that meet customer needs for services, supplies, and equipment.
* Plan, develop, and establish purchasing strategies for major procurements; participate in the evaluation process of supplier proposals, and conduct contract negotiations.
* Perform market and industry trend analysis to improve the supplier base and to determine availability of services, equipment, and producers; perform market surveys to determine availability of products and producers; monitor industry factors related to the purchase of items or services, such as strikes, shortages, and inflation; analyze market trends and the impact of socioeconomic consideration; review industry publications and meet with industry representatives to obtain information.
* Conduct supplier value and cost analysis to address logistics, pricing, leverage, competitive advantage, and other industry factors related to transportation purchasing.
* Manage a variety of contractual activities to include planning, determining resource requirements, developing timelines, risk analysis, monitoring progress, and provide technical guidance and feedback.
* Develop and prepare complex solicitations, contract terms, and conditions, including special language, clauses, and contract type.
* Interact with USPS information technology systems to conduct research and process contract activities. Required Qualifications * Extensive (5 Years) contracting experience, particularly in the transportation commodity. * Good MS Office
* Ability to pass and hold a government security clearance is required. Candidates that do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered. Preferred Qualifications * 10 years or more experience
* College degree
* Familiarity, with the USPS Supplying Principles and Practices and Transportation Contract Support System (TCSS). Compensation $69,004.00 - $111,441.00 The pay range for this job is determined by various factors, including but not necessarily limited to location, responsibilities of the job, and alignment with market data. When determining a salary for this role, the following factors may will be taken into consideration - contract-specific affordability, education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience. The estimate displayed represents the salary range for this position and is just one component of Cognosante's total compensation package for employees and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee. Cognosante will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position. Like many other growing companies, Cognosante has been targeted by scammers attempting to make fraudulent job offers to potential candidates. Communication from Cognosante recruiting will only be sent with an official corporate domain email (e.g., @cognosante.com or @accurate.com) and not a commercial domain e-mail (e.g., @gmail.com or @yahoo.com). We will never request payment from you, nor will we send payment to you, prior to your start date. If you have been asked to send or receive any payment, or if you have any doubt about whether you have been contacted by a Cognosante employee, please contact us at . Thank you. Cognosante is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.