Contracts Professional, Senior

About the role

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an experienced procurement professional with a background in the construction industry to join the Procurement Department. This role offers flexibility and a collaborative work environment, engaging with local suppliers, developing solicitations, negotiating, placing, and administering a variety of complex contracts supporting technical organizations across NNL.

Responsibilities

• Engage with local suppliers
• Develop solicitations
• Negotiate, place, and administer a variety of complex contracts
• Deliver exceptional customer service and value

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to pass a Federal background investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter
• Ability to pass a drug test in compliance with company policy and 10 CFR 707

Preferred skills

• Experience/knowledge in construction procurements and contracts
• Proven expertise in the lifecycle of contracts, including negotiation, placement, administration, and close out of standard and non-standard contracts
• Experience in reviewing contractual requirements, identifying problems to make improvements, performing investigation and analysis, and developing solutions for complex problems
• Experience with process improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing efficiencies
• Experience managing contract documentation, including drafting amendments, correspondence, meetings minutes, and performance trackers
• Experience developing and implementing contract strategies to manage and improve subcontractor performance
• High level of efficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit
• Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program

Pay

$78,700.00 - $120,500.00 annually, based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Schedule

The role is primarily onsite, with the ability to telework up to two days a week, subject to business needs.