Subcontract Administration Support Section Analyst
About the role
This position is in the Procurement Department in the Business Directorate and is well suited for a recent college graduate or early-career professional interested in developing a career in procurement.
Responsibilities
- Administer basic to low complexity purchase orders and subcontracts, primarily supporting invoice payment and closeout activities, from award to completion in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Serve as a point of contact to internal customers and suppliers on basic purchasing, invoicing, and closeout procedures with guidance and support as needed.
- Maintain procurement file documentation for purchase orders and subcontracts to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established procedures.
- Learn and apply established procurement policies, procedures, and processes to assigned work, and seek guidance on unusual or non-routine matters.
- Support compliance with applicable procurement policies, procedures and business requirements.
- Analyze routine data and available information to help identify issues, answer questions, and support resolution of day-to-day procurement and subcontract administration matters. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Foundational understanding of professional workplace practices, with the ability to learn procurement principles through training and on-the-job experience.
- Ability to learn and apply procurement policies, procedures, and processes with guidance and support.
- Basic knowledge of automated business tools and standard office software applications, and the ability to learn new systems and processes. Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to identify and resolve routine issues using established policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally with suppliers and internal customers.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use AI tools and technologies to improve work quality and productivity.
Qualifications We Desire
- Coursework, internship, student employment, or other relevant experience in business, supply chain, procurement, purchasing, finance, operations, law, or a related field.
- Familiarity with government procurement concepts like Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR)
Pay Range
$79,920 - $97,848 Annually
Additional Information
#LI-Hybrid
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
- Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
Security Clearance
This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
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