Contracting Specialist — Early-Career with High Impact

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM is seeking Contracting Specialists to join our dynamic team. We are active in identifying candidates with relevant academic and work experience to meet staffing needs for current or near-term positions.

Selected applicants will be interviewed by a subcommittee of managers and staff. These positions require reporting onsite due to the nature of the work and involve partnering with leadership to ensure efficient planning, negotiation, and closure of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Accounting or relevant discipline.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance.
• Masters degree in Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to ensure efficient planning, negotiation, and closure of critical path contracts/subcontracts for Sandia.
• Represent Sandia positively with external stakeholders at local and national levels.
• Commit Sandia to legally binding subcontracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and prime contract requirements.
• Develop strategies with leadership to identify and mitigate risks and disruptions while balancing efficiency and compliance.
• Participate in self-assessment and review activities to assure compliance for stakeholders and coordinate responses to audits and special requests.
• Monitor key activities, develop intervention mechanisms, and create project plans to ensure timely execution of subcontracts and agreements.
• Research and evaluate information to provide solutions to complex issues, leveraging a broad network of stakeholders for cross-functional problem-solving.
• Make independent, judgment-based decisions and take calculated risks based on expertise.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Accounting or relevant discipline

Master's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM is seeking Contracting Specialists to join our dynamic team. We are active in identifying candidates with relevant academic and work experience to meet staffing needs for current or near-term positions.

Selected applicants will be interviewed by a subcommittee of managers and staff. These positions require reporting onsite due to the nature of the work and involve partnering with leadership to ensure efficient planning, negotiation, and closure of