Contract Specialist

The Business Services Directorate (BSD) provides high-quality business services to support the Lab's research initiatives by participating in cross-functional teams with a focus on risk mitigation and cost management, which is a critical component to the Lab's success. Led by the Chief Financial Officer, Brookhaven's Business Services Directorate includes the Budget Office, Fiscal Services Division, Procurement & Property Management Division, Chief Financial Office, and the Business Operations Offices. The Directorate manages a broad range of financial activities, including the planning and implementation of the Lab's fiscal matters and its approximately $800 million annual budget.

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 II/III position within the Procurement and Property Management (PPM) Department. This individual will report to the Construction Subcontracts Manager. A seasoned professional responsible for coordinating the complete procurement function from receipt of requisition to delivery of product, in accordance with standard procurement operating procedures. Assists in the development and review of contract requirements documentation to include Statements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objectives (SOO), and Performance Work Statements (PWS).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work under indirect 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

• Process medium risk and dollar procurements with a signature authority of $250,000/$325,000 depending on level hired

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• BA/BS degree in a business-related discipline or equivalent

• Two (2) years direct procurement experience, preferably in federal government procurement

• Possess an advanced understanding of the procurement business discipline, regular business contact within and outside the Laboratory, to obtain and provide detailed and complex information; tracks, organizes, and analyzes procurement information.

• Ability to identify and resolve complex problems in the procurement of business consequence

• Knowledge of information processing software, such as Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Skilled at establishing positive working relationships at all levels, internal and external, and sets a positive example for productive teamwork.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Four (4) years of direct procurement experience

• Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and/or Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR), preferred.

• Master's degree in a business-related discipline

• Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) or similar certification in government procurement practices

• PeopleSoft

• Construction and/or services procurement experience

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:

• The ability to work at a computer/keyboard for extended periods is essential

• Ability to concentrate on accuracy

Other Information:

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

Brookhaven 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 $75350 - $120400 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.