Contracts Specialist I

Brookhaven National Laboratory; Upton (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookhaven National Laboratory is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to support the Business Services Directorate. The role focuses on delivering best-value acquisitions, compliant with FAR and lab policies, while managing complex contracts and supplier relationships.

The position requires deep procurement experience, strong ethics, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to meet technical, schedule, and budget needs. On-site work in Upton, NY is expected.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in a business field.
• 7 years of direct procurement experience, preferably in federal government procurement.
• Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Advanced understanding of the procurement business discipline and ability to coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Anticipate and establish paths to avoid problems and manage administrative processes on behalf of management.

Responsibilities

• Work under limited supervision, within established procedures and guidelines.
• Provide procurement expertise and leadership to meet technical, schedule, and budget requirements. Oversee and/or conduct supplier site visits.
• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, including source and price justification, as applicable.
• Document procurement files and perform the contracts administration, as applicable.
• Support and adhere to requirements of procurement's small business and socio-economic plan.
• Processes higher complexity, risk, priority, and dollar value procurements.
• Demonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence.

Skills

Federal procurement

FAR knowledge

Procurement leadership

Administrative process planning

Education

BA/BS in business

Job description

The Business Services Directorate (BSD) provides high-quality business services to support the Lab’s research initiatives by participating in cross-functional teams with a focus on risk mitigation and cost management, which is a critical component to the Lab’s success. Led by the Chief Financial Officer, Brookhaven’s Business Services Directorate includes the Budget Office, Fiscal Services Division, Procurement & Property Management Division, Chief Financial Office, Digital Transformation Office, and the Business Operations Offices. The Directorate manages a broad range of financial activities, including the planning and implementation of the Lab’s fiscal matters and its approximately $900 million annual budget.

Position Description

• Provides internal customers with quality products and services in a timely manner at the lowest cost of ownership, i.e., “best value” using best commercial practices.
• Supports the Laboratory’s socioeconomic programs by using reliable small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, service- disabled veteran owned and HUB (historically underutilized business) Zone businesses.
• Ensures that acquisitions are conducted in compliance with BSA’s Prime Contract, applicable statutes and regulations, and in accordance with the highest ethics and standards.
• Oversight of BNL Property Management Program to effectively track and account for BNL assigned Government Property.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work under limited supervision, within established procedures and guidelines
• Provide procurement expertise and leadership to meet technical, schedule, and budget requirements. Oversee and/or conduct supplier site visits
• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, including source and price justification, as applicable
• Document procurement files and perform the contracts administration, as applicable
• Support and adhere to requirements of procurement's small business and socio-economic plan
• Processes higher complexity, risk, priority, and dollar value procurements
• Demonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• BA or BS degree in a business field
• Seven (7) years of direct procurement experience, preferably in federal government procurement
• Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Possess an advanced understanding of the procurement business discipline, regular business contact within and outside the Laboratory or other Federal facility/agency to obtain and provide detailed and complex information, tracks, organizes, and analyzes procurement information
• Anticipate and establish paths to avoid problems and manage administrative processes on behalf of management