Senior Procurement Policy Analyst

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 137,910 - 168,852; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is seeking a Procurement Policy Analyst to shape and oversee policies governing approximately $1 billion in annual procurement spend. You will advise contracting officials, interpret statutes and regulations, and lead compliance reviews to ensure accountable, compliant acquisitions across commercial products, IT, research and development, and specialized fabrication.

The role requires extensive experience with FAR/DEAR, strong writing and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Business Administration, Law, Public Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Extensive experience with awarding and administering high dollar value or complex procurement contracts, particularly those requiring application of the FAR, DEAR, or U.S. government approved purchasing system policies.
• Extensive experience independently leading and supporting negotiations of complex terms and conditions with external vendors, including non-standard or high-risk provisions.
• Extensive knowledge and use of theories, practices, procurement techniques and methods described in the FAR, DEAR (including DEAR Subpart 970 – DOE Management and Operation Contracts), and techniques used by commercial businesses.
• Expert-level writing skills in drafting contract language, procurement policies, and official reports, including development of clear, persuasive documentation for complex decisions.
• Advanced oral communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a diverse team and a broad range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Apply, interpret, and lead the implementation of procurement policies and procedures. Serve as a senior advisor providing authoritative guidance to contracting officials.
• Independently research and interpret complex and evolving federal procurement statutes and regulations, and the Lab's prime contract to develop procurement policies and procedures.
• Lead and perform internal compliance reviews; drive and coordinate institutional responses to external reviews and audits, including development of corrective actions with Laboratory-wide impact.
• Develop and manage procurement document templates such as standard purchase orders, subcontracts and agreements, terms and conditions, solicitations, acquisition plans, source selection memos, and correspondence.
• Advise contracting officials when negotiating non-standard terms and conditions.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with organizations such as OGC to resolve complex or ambiguous regulatory issues and ensure effective implementation of requirements across the Laboratory.
• Support training and development initiatives.
• Function as a project leader and/or serve as a mentor to contracting officials in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Independently evaluate and provide recommendations on unauthorized procurements, advising senior management on risk, compliance, and ratification decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

FAR knowledge

DEAR knowledge

Procurement policy

Contract negotiations

Policy analysis

Regulatory compliance

Written communication

Oral communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in related field

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is seeking a Procurement Policy Analyst to shape and oversee policies governing approximately $1 billion in annual procurement spend. You will advise contracting officials, interpret statutes and regulations, and lead compliance reviews to ensure accountable, compliant acquisitions across commercial products, IT, research and development, and specialized fabrication.

The role requires extensive experience with FAR/DEAR, strong writing and communication