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Title Contract Closeout - Multiple Positions

Position Number 39712

Company WA River Protection Solutions

City/State Richland, WA

Location 2435 Stevens Center Pl

Posted 12/18/2024

Closes 01/01/2025

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) serves as the tank farm operating contractor at the Hanford Site in Richland, WA. Our mission is to safely store, retrieve, and treat 53 million gallons of legacy radioactive and hazardous waste. This complex and critical work is carried out through a highly integrated, multidisciplinary approach that spans all areas of engineering and science.

In October 2024, the Department of Energy awarded the Hanford Integrated Tank Disposition Contract (ITDC) to Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure, LLC (H2C), a joint venture of BWXT Technical Services Group, Inc., Amentum Environment & Energy, Inc., and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. The 120-day transition from WRPS to H2C began on October 21, 2024, with the final transition date set for February 23, 2025.

To support this transition, we are building a dedicated team for the Contract Closeout Office and are actively seeking professionals at all levels to join us. If you have a sharp eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and a passion for tackling complex challenges, we want to hear from you! These positions can range from part time to full time roles with the potential of work-from-home options after three (3) months.

Depending on the nature of your employment with WRPS, you can expect the following:

-A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).

-Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).

-Many positions (non-bargaining) allow for a hybrid work environment, a combination of in-office and telework (restrictions may apply).

Positions available in the following areas:

Human Resources:

Responsible for developing and implementing HR policies and procedures specific to contract closeout operations. Administers hiring, termination, severance, and benefits processes while managing HR databases to ensure accurate recordkeeping. Provides training and technical support for contract closeout operations, handles disposition of EEO files, employee investigations, labor relations, and National Labor Relations Board charges, and ensures proper archival of closeout records.

Procurement:

Oversees the assignment and closeout of approximately 2,200 subcontract work orders, service requests, leases, insurances, and licenses. Resolves subcontract and audit findings, ensures compliance with FAR/DFAR regulations, and negotiates subcontractor claims. Prepares requests for proposal (RFP) packages and purchase orders while supporting the overall procurement closeout process.

Prime Contracts:

Manages configuration control of the TOC closeout plan, ensuring compliance with FAR and DOE acquisition regulations. Prepares closeout deliverables, notices of completion, and monthly progress reports for senior management. Establishes guidelines for contract file configuration, access protocols, and coordinates closeout correspondence with project management. Supports closeout negotiations and performance incentive reviews.

Property Management:

Develops closeout policies and procedures for government property and records management. Coordinates disposition of operational equipment and assets, ensures proper assignment to custodians, and resolves lost or unfound property issues. Secures and closes out equipment and furniture while ensuring records align with the integrated document management system.

Records Management

Ensures all Tank Operations Contract and closeout records are properly secured in the Integrated Document Management System (IDMS). Execute tasks to identify, locate, catalog, store, protect and make records accessible to the U.S. Department of Energy and the corporate office as appropriate. Performs records management disposition in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requirements.

Accounting:

Delivers financial and business management support for closeout operations. Manages accounting processes, financial analysis, and audit functions to meet regulatory requirements. Prepares incurred cost submissions, ensures compliance with tax liabilities, and interfaces with DOE and auditors. Updates disclosure statements as needed and supports the preparation of monthly progress reports for closeout.

Required Qualifications

Grade 16:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in related field and 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Grade 17:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in related field and 6 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Grade 18:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in related field and 8 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased.

Desired Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: $86,138

Hiring Range Maximum: $131,425

WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Exempt

Shift Work Required No

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:

• Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf)

• Pay Transparency Policy Statement

• Family Medical Leave Act (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf)

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

• WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (https://paidleave.wa.gov/app/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.Six-things-to-know-about-Paid-Leave.pdf)