Sr. Subcontractor Administrator/Specialist

The salary and grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate’s education, training, and/or relevant experience.

Contract to hire is expected for this role due to performance. 

Procure major and critical materials, components/equipment, and services of a highly specialized and complex nature to obtain the most advantageous combination of price, quality, and delivery. Items purchased are under a government funded contract.

·       Working knowledge of applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), procurement, and Prime Contract requirements.

For Department of Energy and or Laboratory environment. 

Other Requirements:

·       Must possess working knowledge of procurement theories, principles, techniques, policies, regulations, and legal requirements to apply theories and new technologies to successfully complete a wide variety of complex assignments.

·       Must possess highly developed organizational skills and be able to manage projects and special assignments to deliver results on time and within budget.

·       Must be able to work independently under consultative direction and to be technically competent to work on the most complex procurement activities and recommend changes in systems and procedures.

·       Must be able to act as lead person or technical expert to direct the work of others, develop and implement special projects and resources, write procedures and guidelines.

·       Must be able to use independent judgment to provide solutions to a wide range of complex problems.

·       Must justify, defend, negotiate, or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues.

·       Must be able to interface with individuals or groups from inside and outside of the organization.

·       May be required to make presentations to employees, managers, senior managers and/or others.

Other Requirements:

·       Must possess mastery knowledge of procurement theories, principles, techniques, policies, regulations, and legal requirements to apply theories and new technologies to successfully complete a wide variety of complex assignments.

·       Must be able to identify and resolve a wide variety of complex assignments. Must possess highly developed organizational skills and be able to manage projects and special assignments to deliver results onetime and within budget.

·       Must possess expert knowledge and proficiency of Federal Acquisition and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations, procurement, and contract requirements. Broad knowledge of commercial and FAR based procurement processes.

·       Expertise in business, contract terms, and the administration/management of all facets thereof.

·       Must be able to work independently under consultative direction and to be technically competent to work on the most complex procurement activities and recommend changes in systems and procedures.

·       Must be able to act as lead person or technical expert to direct the work of others, develop and implement special projects and resources, and write procedures and guidelines.

·       Must be able to use independent judgment to provide solutions to a wide range of complex problems.

·       Must be able to perform broad and intensive practices to establish concepts, theories, or programs, or to resolve complex problems. Must possess mastery knowledge of industry specific software applications.

·       Must justify, defend, negotiate, or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues.

·       Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of procurement management.

·       Must be able to interface with individuals or groups from inside and outside of the organization, senior management, as well as high-ranking officials from outside the organization. May be required to make presentations to employees, managers, senior managers and/or others.

·       Must be able to solve the most difficult problems involved in influencing the DOE and the direction of internal associates, peers, and management toward successful completion of the Procurement Mission.

·       The position involves the expertise to manage assigned responsibilities and communicate to a variety of personnel with diverse experience, skills, abilities, and goals.

·       In addition, the position involves the ability to assist personnel in forming complex and innovative strategies.

·       This involves a variety of expertise applicable to the best interests of the DOE , reducing and eliminating risks for both parties.

Licenses/Certifications:

Certification by the National Association of Purchasing Management or National Contract Management Association preferred.