Careers

 

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING SPECIALIST

JKA is seeking an experienced government contracting specialist.  This role will  be responsible for the day-to-day activities associated with the administration and management of our GSA Schedules and Business Certifications for our diverse portfolio of clients.  The role will be responsible for developing, implementing, and training staff on contracts policies and procedures, assessing contract compliance, drafting agreements, and developing inputs for business or cost proposals.   We are actively looking for candidates with 4-10 years of experience with government contracts (and associated GSA Schedules/and other contract vehicles).  Certification and/or College Degree is highly preferred.  Essential skills/experience include a strong familiarity with government contracting processes and regulations, strong communication skills, command of MS Office and document preparation (Adobe Acrobat would be preferred), and the ability to meet deadlines/organizational skills.

Interested candidates should forward a resume and salary history to  jean@jeankristensenassociates.com

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST

This employee must be a multi tasker, able to meet deadlines and be very detail oriented as you will be involved in all aspects of the business.  This person must have excellent administrative experience and support the company in various areas from AP/AR to working as a personal assistant to the owner.   Prior administrative experience is a must along with strong command of MS Office.  This position is based in Connecticut.  

Interested candidates should forward a resume and salary history to  jean@jeankristensenassociates.com

J. Kristensen Associates finding success in city

By Mary Ellen Godin
Record-Journal staff

MERIDEN — Jean Kristensen is one of several New York investors discovering the city’s growth potential and its low cost of doing business.

A transplant from the Staten Island, N.Y., real estate market, Kristensen brings 28 years of business experience to her office at 101 W. Main St.

J. Kristensen Associates LLC provides help to organizations and individuals seeking administration, marketing, procurement, business development and human resource management services.

The idea is to help businesses reduce costs by providing consulting, technical writing, lead generation, recruiting/ background checks and more. One area of expertise is helping minority-owned businesses take advantage of the full government contract market available to them. J. Kristensen Associates also assists firms in obtaining certifications.

Before founding J. Kristensen Associates, Kristensen was chief executive officer of a home security company. She served on the board of the National Minority Business Council; is a former member of the American Women’s Economic Development Association, Brookly..    More