Remote Federal Contracts & Procurement Lead

Orano USA; Oak Ridge (TN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Training and Development

Job summary

Orano USA is seeking a Contracts & Procurement Administrator to manage vendor contracts, negotiate terms, and oversee procurement processes in a federally compliant environment. The role may be remote and requires deep knowledge of government contracting with a focus on risk management and cost control.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS with 10+ years of related experience, advanced certifications, and proven ability to navigate FAR/DEAR/DFAR regulations across multiple contract types.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Engineering, Finance or similar field, plus 10 years of related work experience; MS/MBA may substitute for 1–2 years.
• Excellent understanding of Federal Government contracts, FAR/DEAR/DFAR/AFAR and related gov’t regulations.
• Direct experience with ARDP FOAs, WIPP, Packaging, SRS/SRR contracts.
• Proven ability to advise management on contract clarity, risks, compliance, and budget estimates.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee purchasing decisions, orders, and vendor contracts.
• Manage procurement activities for materials and supplies, including vendor selection and negotiation.
• Create and process purchase orders with detailed documentation.
• Advise management on contract clarity, legal issues, compliance, and budgets.
• Oversee contract performance and advise on conflicts.
• Mitigate risks to protect revenue and profit from contractual terms.
• Provide contract advice on administration, risk avoidance, change orders, and pricing data.
• Develop and follow procedures for RFIs/RFQs/RFPs/Subcontracts/POs from cradle to grave.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in audits and maintain records and documentation.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

BA/BS in Business, Engineering, Finance

MS or MBA preferred

Certifications such as CPCM, CFCM, PMP, CPA, CPM, CSCM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems

Job description

Orano USA is seeking a Contracts & Procurement Administrator to manage vendor contracts, negotiate terms, and oversee procurement processes in a federally compliant environment. The role may be remote and requires deep knowledge of government contracting with a focus on risk management and cost control.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS with 10+ years of related experience, advanced certifications, and proven ability to navigate FAR/DEAR/DFAR regulations across multiple contract types.