Senior Contracting Officer (Exempt)

Commerce, Community, and Economic Development; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The DGS Office of External Affairs seeks a Senior Contracting Officer in Anchorage, Alaska. The role oversees procurements from request to completion, administers contracts, and coordinates cost adjustments, extensions, and change orders.

It ensures renewals are in place before expiration and tracks contract expenditures to stay within budgets. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, strong purchasing experience, knowledge of construction procurement, and the ability to obtain warrant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 5 years experience in a purchasing role.
• Knowledge of construction procurement.
• Proficiency soliciting competition and knowledge of bidding and proposals.
• Ability to obtain appropriate warrant certificates from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Department of Administration.
• CPM, CPSM, or CPPO certifications desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurements from request to completion.
• Administer contracts and prepare cost adjustments.
• Coordinate extensions and change orders.
• Ensure contract renewals before expiration.
• Monitor contract expenditure levels.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Construction procurement

Competitive bidding

Warrant certificates

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

The Senior Contracting Officer manages and coordinates procurements for the Alaska Energy Authority from request to completion, including administering contracts, preparing cost adjustments, coordinating extensions, and incorporating change orders. The role ensures contract renewals are in place before expiration and monitors contract expenditure levels. This is a full‑time exempt position based in Anchorage, Alaska.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field
• 5 years experience in a purchasing role
• Knowledge of construction procurement
• Proficiency soliciting competition and knowledge of bidding and proposals
• Ability to obtain appropriate warrant certificates from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Department of Administration
• CPM, CPSM, or CPPO certifications desired but not required