Contracts Professional, Senior

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

PTO

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Tuition assistance

Student debt benefit

EAP

Wellness program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks an experienced procurement professional to support construction procurements and contract administration. You will engage local suppliers, develop solicitations, negotiate terms, place contracts, and manage performance across technical organizations. The role favors collaboration and risk-aware decision-making.

The position is primarily onsite with up to two days of telework, and requires U.S. citizenship with a background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus at least 6 years of relevant experience, or
• Master's degree plus at least 4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage with local suppliers and develop solicitations.
• Negotiate, place, and administer a variety of complex contracts.
• Support technical organizations across NNL with contract management.

Skills

Construction procurements

Contract lifecycle management

Negotiation

Process improvement

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

MS Office

Contract management systems

Job description

About Us

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a background in the construction industry looking for a role that offers flexibility and a collaborative work environment? Join the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) and be part of a culture where teamwork, and collaboration reign.As a member of our Procurement Department (PD), you'll have the opportunity to engage with local suppliers, develop solicitations, negotiate, place, and administer a variety of complex contracts supporting the technical organizations across NNL. We're dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and value, and we need your skills and experience to help us succeed.The role is primarily onsite, with the ability to telework up to two days a week, subject to business needs.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience/knowledge in construction procurements and contracts.
• Proven expertise in the lifecycle of contracts, including negotiation, placement, administration, and close out of standard and non-standard contracts.
• Experience in reviewing contractual requirements, identifying problems to make improvements, performing investigation and analysis, and developing solutions for complex problems.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing efficiencies.
• Experience managing contract documentation, including drafting amendments, correspondence, meetings minutes, and performance trackers.
• Experience developing and implementing contract strategies to manage and improve subcontractor performance.
• High level of efficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$78,700.00 - $120,500.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.