Contract Specialist III

Overview Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance ! Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services ’ company, is looking for a Contract Specialist III to support the Division of Acquisition Management (DAM) at the Phoenix Area Office (PAO) The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee’s knowledge, critical thinking, innovative solutions for our clients. Responsibilities Provide direct support to Federal contracts specialists with tasks such as: Soliciting Completing contracting modifications for various actions to include complex or funding only actions Ensure invoicing is completed and received by Federal staff Create a doctor and nurse tracking log Including hour counts and projections Period of performance with transition dates As needed preparations Manage a contract and requisition tracking log by creating and supporting strong measures for data validation and reporting Interacting with Federal staff to act as a point of contact on all doctor and nursing contracting actions Data analysis on federal contracts to create meaningful and actionable data on past and future contracting actions Includes cost variance and spending to ensure contracts are fully funded to prevent ratifications and confirming orders Contractor performance analysis for providers and nurses to ensure goals are met Other duties as assigned Qualifications Baccalaureate degree in business or equivalent Minimum 5+ years in Government Contracting Specialized experience in closeouts, data analysis, cost analysis, and expedited contract actions Minimum 4+ years in healthcare with knowledge about hospital/clinic staffing and professions Preferred Qualifications: Preferred understanding of providing rural healthcare services Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Advanced knowledge of Federal contracting principles and FAR requirements, including solicitations, complex and funding‑only contract modifications, expedited actions, and contract closeouts. Strong analytical skills to perform cost analysis, funding validation, spending forecasts, and cost variance analysis to ensure contracts are fully funded and compliant. Proven ability to manage and validate contract, requisition, and staffing tracking logs, including provider hours, projections, periods of performance, and transition timelines. Healthcare contracting expertise, including physician and nursing services, hospital/clinic staffing models, and preferred experience supporting rural healthcare environments. Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills, serving as a primary point of contact with Federal staff on all doctor and nursing contracting actions and invoicing processes. Ability to analyze contractor performance data and develop actionable insights to assess provider and nurse performance, mitigate risks, and support informed contracting decisions. Final salary determination based on skill-set, qualifications, and approved funding. Many of our jobs come with great benefits – Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and may include the following: Paid Time Off PTO / Vacation – 5.67 hours accrued per pay period / 136 hours accrued annually Paid Holidays - 11 California residents receive an additional 24 hours of sick leave a year Health & Wellness Medical Dental Vision Prescription Employee Assistance Program Short- & Long-Term Disability Life and AD&D Insurance Spending Account Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Health Reimbursement Account Dependent Care Spending Account Commuter Benefits Retirement 401k / 401a Voluntary Benefits Hospital Indemnity Critical Illness Accident Insurance Pet Insurance Legal Insurance ID Theft Protection Teleworking Permitted? Yes Teleworking Details Can be onsite, hybrid, or remote (US) Estimated Salary/Wage USD $82,000.00/Yr. Up to USD $112,000.00/Yr.