New Career Opportunity: Contract Management Support (CMS)

 National Industries for the Blind (NIB) is seeking motivated legally blind individuals and veterans to join its Contract Management Support (CMS) training program. The federal government is facing a critical shortage of qualified contracting personnel, and NIB has developed a training program to help meet this need while simultaneously providing high-growth career opportunities to people who are blind or severely visually impaired.

What is Contract Management Support? 

Contract management support (CMS) services include the tasks required to conduct contract close-out and administration. These tasks range from research and analysis prior to awarding a contract to contract negotiation and post-award vendor follow-up. In 2008, the federal government spent over $500 billion on the purchase of various goods and services, but is facing a critical shortage of qualified contract specialists as hiring has not kept up with retirements and government demand has increased for contracted goods and services.

What is National Industries for the Blind? 

NIB’s mission is to enhance the opportunities for economic and personal independence of persons who are blind, primarily through creating, sustaining and improving employment. Jobs ranging from manufacturing to call centers, high-tech distribution and management exist through a nationwide network of associated agencies.

What is included in the CMS training?

The AbilityOne Program is partnering with the Department of Defense’s Defense Acquisition University (DAU) to provide the core training courses required to establish a foundation on contract management. 

Where are these jobs located?

NIB Associated Agencies have contract management services in locations across the United States, available opportunities are currently in; Virginia, Washington D.C., California, Texas, Missouri, Illinois and Florida.

Eligibility
Please be sure that you meet all of the following before applying:
* U.S. citizen
* Legally blind or veteran
* 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience
* Proficient computer skills
* Highly proficient using adaptive technology such as screen readers, JAWS or Zoom Text