PURPOSE

The Contract Program Manager is responsible for the management, administration, and metrics reporting of the Association’s contracts. The position serves as the principal administrator of MEA’s contract program and works closely with other stakeholders and contract relationship owners to ensure the proper administration, from execution to close-out, of all Association contracts. This position also provides direct support for various procurement activities and may act as the Procurement and Warehouse Manager when necessary.

ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualified candidates are required to have:

-       A bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field or equivalent relevant progressive experience.

-       At least five (5) years of relevant progressive experience with corporate-level contract development, processing, or management.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

-         Management experience in procurement and or contracting.

-         Current Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) Certification

About Matanuska Electric Association

Matanuska Electric Association, Inc. (MEA), Alaska’s oldest existing and second-largest electric cooperative, is owned and operated by its member-owners. The headquarters office in Palmer is located only 45 minutes from Anchorage, the state’s largest metropolitan area. The town of Palmer is nestled in the lush farmlands of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, surrounded by the majestic Chugach Mountain Range. MEA’s service area is 4,200 square miles in Southcentral Alaska, nearly the same size as the 2.2 million acre Yellowstone National Park. MEA serves an area twice as large as Delaware and three-fifths the size of Connecticut. Service is provided from four locations throughout the territory: Eagle River, Wasilla, Palmer, and Big Lake. Alaska is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and pilots. Residents regularly enjoy world class fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, kayaking, white water rafting, and other outdoor activities. Join us in the ‘Land of the Midnight Sun’! MEA is an EEO/M/F/D/V employer.

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