Procurement Specialist 1 - Military Veterans

Job Title Procurement Specialist 1
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name Acquisition Services Management Mission Operations (ASM-MO)
Minimum Salary 63200
Maximum Salary 99000
What You Will Do

Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world.

The Acquisition Services Management Division (ASM) is seeking a highly motivated Procurement Specialist 1 for the ASM Mission Operations (ASM-MO) Group to support important national security missions at LANL. Our primary core functions support all LANL procurement activities and include groups dedicated to defense protection, information technology, and facilities and operations.

The Procurement Specialist 1 will report to the ASM-MO Group Leader and will have the responsibility, authority, and accountability to execute work that supports program milestones and deliverables while setting the standards for professional behavior and operational effectiveness. The Procurement Specialist 1 is an entry-level professional, responsible for learning and implementing compliant solicitation, award, administration, and closeout actions for simplified acquisitions through purchase orders and subcontracts for specialized materials, equipment, and services within established policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Analyzes subcontract requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and LANL procurement policies and procedures.
• Responsible for simple fixed price purchase orders and subcontract formation and management, including soliciting, negotiating, and administering for commercial goods and services.
• Effectively work with Legal Counsel in the prevention and resolution of subcontract issues and disputes.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Knowledge and Expertise: Demonstrated potential to form, award, and administer simple, up to $2M fixed price subcontract, including preparing, reviewing, soliciting, negotiating, administering, and enforcing subcontracts for materials, equipment, and services.

Accountability: Demonstrated potential to work with confidential or proprietary information, classified documents or sensitive information. Demonstrated potential to exercise procurement/signature authority on behalf of an organization for up to $50,000.

Communication: Demonstrated ability to collaborate actively as a member of integrated project teams (IPTs) to provide relevant expertise for developing acquisition strategies, project-specific acquisition plans, statements of work, proposal evaluation factors, negotiation plans, and ensure subcontract compliance. Demonstrated effective written and oral communication effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of LANL stakeholders, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Current or recent experience as a subcontracts administrator/manager directly supporting a federal prime contract or a warranted government contracting officer or contract specialist.
• Current or recent acquisition and procurement experience supporting facilities, operations, or defense programs.
• Completion of an accredited acquisition, procurement, or purchasing certification program, such as those offered by:
• National Contact Management Association (NCMA);
• Institute for Supply Chain Management (ISM);
• Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
• Active DOE "Q" clearance.
• Experience working with SAP Ariba.

Work Location: The work location for this position is telework and is located in Los Alamos. Telework is defined as working from offsite but within 2hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants:

For full consideration applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume that addresses the key requirements of the position.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius)

Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.

Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular