Procurement Compliance Officer

The pay range for this position is a general guideline: $124,800.00–$164,200.00. The final offer will be determined based on scope, responsibilities, qualifications, internal equity, and market pay for comparable roles. This position does not provide sponsorship.

About the Role

Fermilab’s Finance & Procurement Division seeks a Procurement Compliance Officer to ensure the Fermi Forward Discovery Group (FFDG) Procurement System complies with the Prime Contract with the Department of Energy (DOE). This role involves developing and maintaining the Procurement System (including Policies and Procedures), coordinating compliance self-assessments, subcontract file reviews, audits, and compliance training activities. The Procurement Compliance Officer will also communicate with DOE on procurement matters in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Procurement System.
• Lead Department of Energy (DOE) approval of the Procurement System.
• Assist procurement staff in complying with the Purchasing System.
• Review procurement and project documents for compliance issues and recommend improvements.
• Train procurement staff on compliance issues.
• Review procurement organization activities for compliance with the Prime Contract and the Purchasing System.
• Analyze compliance data and report recommendations for improvement.
• Recommend metrics to evaluate the compliance and effectiveness of the procurement process.
• Lead and coordinate self-assessments, including subcontract file reviews, DOE Balanced Scorecard, and compliance audits.
• Prepare the department for independent review by DOE’s Procurement Evaluation and Reengineering Team (PERT).
• Verify completion of compliance corrective actions.
• Advise the Legal Officer on subcontract terms and conditions issues.
• Coordinate procurement compliance issues with legal.
• Communicate with DOE on procurement matters in consultation with the Acquisition Officer.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abide by and perform all duties in accordance with environmental, health, and safety regulations pertinent to this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, economics, public administration, or a related field, with 10+ years of practical experience.
• 7+ years of Government Contractor compliance, purchasing, subcontracting, contracting, auditing, or legal experience.
• Professional certification (e.g., Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Procurement Manager (CPM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or certificates in federal government contracting) is preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain is preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in Federal Procurement practices.
• Extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

Schedule

This is an onsite role based in Batavia, IL. The work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Onsite day care.

About Fermilab

Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and worldwide, including locations such as deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe, and the South Pole.