Acquisition Specialist

Company Name: Synergy Solutions, INC.

Job Location: Fort Smith, AR

Position Title: Acquisition Specialist

Status/Hours: Full Time/ M-F 7:00 am- 4:00 pm

SECTION 1. JOB SUMMARY

Th Acquisition Specialist will assist the Lead Acquisition Specialist with contracting support for the commercial and noncommercial goods and services in support of the US Government.

SECTION 2. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to the Acquisitions and Funds Management Branch (AFMB) in the coordination, preparation, submission, and tracking purchase requests (PRs) per year for supplies, equipment, services, and customer service support to the federal staff located in Fort Chaffee, AR.
• Log accepted purchase requests, dates, and stamps, assist in market research, and assembly of PR package based on type of award for the federal acquisition specialist to process.
• Update database systems with PR information, track PR, and check the status of awards daily.
• Update contract files, update OST database systems, provide a weekly report of missing award modifications for follow-up, and provide copies for customers upon contract award.
• Participate, assist, support, and conduct in all audits and/or assessments related to the Acquisition and Financial Management Program if directed by federal management. If travel is required to the commands, the Specialist will follow the procedures outlined under the Contractor Travel section of the contract.
• Provide customer support in the areas of travel, payroll, invoicing, and acquisitions within 48 hours of receipt of inquiry.
• Adhere to the Government’s Channel of Communications. Sharing of information i.e. issue(s) and/or concern(s) in the areas of travel, payroll, invoicing, and acquisitions should be handled at the appropriate federal oversight level to resolve before elevating to upper management level.
• provide backup coverage to team members, including the Lead Acquisitions Specialist located in Albuquerque, NM.
• Perform other duties as assigned

SECTION 3. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task

• Excellent computer skills including working with the Microsoft Office Suite of Products
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Able to operate office equipment (e.g., facsimile machine, copier, and shredder)
• Ability to handle business sensitive, proprietary, and Classified Matter
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and effectively interact with multiple working groups and management levels
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team or group environment
• Must be familiar with or able to develop proficiency in the following applications
• ATAAPS
• Concur
• Share Point

SECTION 4. JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Associates Degree

• Two (2) years of account payable/ receivable experience for private/government sector
• Requires the ability to obtain/maintain a DOE “L” Access Authorization

SECTION 5. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in an office environment where the physical demands require sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; frequent use of computers and standard office equipment; and may work under stress of deadlines.

• The duties of this job may require sitting at a computer monitor for long periods, walking, occasional bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, turning, and twisting. Position may require climbing stairs and/or ladders and occasional lifting and carrying up to 15-25 pounds.

Salary: From $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance