[Hiring] Contracts Specialist I @Brookhaven National Laboratory

Role Description

The mission of the Procurement and Property Management (PPM) Division is to provide support for purchasing services, materials, equipment, and supplies for Brookhaven National Laboratory operations and programs. The Procurement and Property Management Division does the following:

• 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.

PPM has an opening for a Contracts Specialist I or a Sr. Contracts Specialist position within the Procurement and Property Management Department. This individual will report to the Subcontracts Manager.

Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to identify and resolve complex problems in procurements
• Knowledge of information processing software, such as Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent attention to detail

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation.
• This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $91600 - $160250 / year.
• Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements

• The ability to work at a computer/keyboard for extended periods is essential
• Ability to concentrate on accuracy

Other Information

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• There is a possibility of remote employment in this role if the candidate is not local.
• If fully remote, then minimal travel to the Lab may be required.