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Subcontract Closeout Specialist (local hybrid remote/onsite work opportunity)

Job ID: req3932
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 Contract 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 Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency  
• 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
• Ability to travel as needed for business purposes
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• CostPoint & COGNOS Reporting business applications experience 
• Knowledge of federal government contracting rules and regulations; specifically contract closeout procedures in accordance with FAR a plus

Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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