Contract Specialist
Starkey Hearing Technologies, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States, 55344
At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. As a world leader in the manufacturing and delivering of advanced hearing solutions, we go to work each day to ensure every person on the planet has the opportunity to hear their very best. Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems.
Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29+ facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Here's a video about the people behind Starkey's groundbreaking innovation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjhRQ7qzlI0
JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION This position is responsible for supporting the Government Services department in the areas of contract administration and operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing multiple contract refresh submissions, overseeing the execution of annual contract deliverables, relationship building with DLC personnel and supporting internal operations. In addition, they are responsible for upholding the values and culture of the department through positivity and teamwork. The ability to hold themselves and others across the company responsible for meeting deadlines is essential to being successful in this position.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and execute formal submissions for 2 active VA contracts; including 6 month refreshes and all ongoing deliverables
Serve as owner of Microsoft Planner to manage all contract deliverables
Manage subject matter expert assignments and updates across the company
Ensure deliverable guidelines are updated with any contract modifications as needed
Assign due dates as appropriate for each submission (March 1, September 1)
Hold self and cross-functional team members accountable for completion of deliverables
Review, refine, and compile all deliverables for submission to the VA contracting officers
Manage annual contract deliverables for both VA contracts owned specifically by the person in this position
Maintain Starkey's entity registration with System for Award management (SAM)
Coordinate with leadership to write Starkey's response to annual CPARS evaluation
Manage assignment, completion, and record-keeping of designated Starkey employees for multiple TMS trainings
Partner with Human Resources on the assignment, completion, and record-keeping of designated Starkey employees for required Ethics trainings
Maintain and communicate Contractor Points of Contact with the VA Contracting Officer
Ensure Starkey's Certificate of Liability Insurance is current and shared with the Sales Team
Ensure all contract requirements are being met and address concerns immediately with appropriate departments to maintain compliance
Serve as a primary liaison with contracting representatives at DLC to ensure compliance with contract specifications
Actively connect with our VA contracting officer to maintain a healthy working relationship
Quickly respond to all communication from DLC in a professional and accurate manner
Act as an internal resource to other departments when the Government perspective is needed
Initiate improvements to internal processes and procedures to enhance Government Services business
Provide support to your team, department, internal and external customers by emulating the '1] first, self-second' mentality
Proactively acquire new knowledge and skills through company training and resources
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education (i.e. 4-year college degree, license, certification)
High School diploma or equivalent required
Experience (i.e. years of work experience related to the job)
3 years technical administrative, project, or contract management experience preferred
Ability to comprehend technical product knowledge
Strong computer foundation with ability to multi-task between numerous applications
Microsoft Office (not limited to Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, Word, OneDrive)
Power Bi, Salesforce, Oracle
Professionalism in appearance, demeanor, and communication
Ability to work independently on projects from conception to completion
Strength in time management, organizing and prioritizing workload
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good problem-solving skills and ability to react positively to change required
Salary: The annual salary for this position is between $64,680.00-$84,000.00 per year. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.
Benefits: The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, hearing aid benefits, PTO, paid holidays annually, floater days annually, volunteer service day annually, paid paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29+ facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Here's a video about the people behind Starkey's groundbreaking innovation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjhRQ7qzlI0
JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION This position is responsible for supporting the Government Services department in the areas of contract administration and operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing multiple contract refresh submissions, overseeing the execution of annual contract deliverables, relationship building with DLC personnel and supporting internal operations. In addition, they are responsible for upholding the values and culture of the department through positivity and teamwork. The ability to hold themselves and others across the company responsible for meeting deadlines is essential to being successful in this position.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and execute formal submissions for 2 active VA contracts; including 6 month refreshes and all ongoing deliverables
Serve as owner of Microsoft Planner to manage all contract deliverables
Manage subject matter expert assignments and updates across the company
Ensure deliverable guidelines are updated with any contract modifications as needed
Assign due dates as appropriate for each submission (March 1, September 1)
Hold self and cross-functional team members accountable for completion of deliverables
Review, refine, and compile all deliverables for submission to the VA contracting officers
Manage annual contract deliverables for both VA contracts owned specifically by the person in this position
Maintain Starkey's entity registration with System for Award management (SAM)
Coordinate with leadership to write Starkey's response to annual CPARS evaluation
Manage assignment, completion, and record-keeping of designated Starkey employees for multiple TMS trainings
Partner with Human Resources on the assignment, completion, and record-keeping of designated Starkey employees for required Ethics trainings
Maintain and communicate Contractor Points of Contact with the VA Contracting Officer
Ensure Starkey's Certificate of Liability Insurance is current and shared with the Sales Team
Ensure all contract requirements are being met and address concerns immediately with appropriate departments to maintain compliance
Serve as a primary liaison with contracting representatives at DLC to ensure compliance with contract specifications
Actively connect with our VA contracting officer to maintain a healthy working relationship
Quickly respond to all communication from DLC in a professional and accurate manner
Act as an internal resource to other departments when the Government perspective is needed
Initiate improvements to internal processes and procedures to enhance Government Services business
Provide support to your team, department, internal and external customers by emulating the '1] first, self-second' mentality
Proactively acquire new knowledge and skills through company training and resources
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education (i.e. 4-year college degree, license, certification)
High School diploma or equivalent required
Experience (i.e. years of work experience related to the job)
3 years technical administrative, project, or contract management experience preferred
Ability to comprehend technical product knowledge
Strong computer foundation with ability to multi-task between numerous applications
Microsoft Office (not limited to Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, Word, OneDrive)
Power Bi, Salesforce, Oracle
Professionalism in appearance, demeanor, and communication
Ability to work independently on projects from conception to completion
Strength in time management, organizing and prioritizing workload
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good problem-solving skills and ability to react positively to change required
Salary: The annual salary for this position is between $64,680.00-$84,000.00 per year. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.
Benefits: The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, hearing aid benefits, PTO, paid holidays annually, floater days annually, volunteer service day annually, paid paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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