Procurement Policy Analyst

What you'd do

• Apply and interpret established procurement policies, procedures, and processes, including those that are complex and may require in-depth analysis and interpretation; ensure compliance with internal and external business standards, and Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) requirements.
• Solve complex problems that are diverse and multi-faceted in scope; analyze and interpret multiple factors and criteria; independently select methods and techniques to develop practical solutions.
• Support procurement oversight activities, including preparing responses to audits and reviews of the procurement function; conducting compliance and data-quality reviews; and contributing to metrics that track team progress toward goals.
• Provides advice and recommendations on the review and analysis of various procurement policies, procedures and programs/projects.
• Serves as a knowledge resource to Laboratory personnel, vendors, and peers, providing guidance and resolving issues associated with assigned procurement compliance areas, purchase orders, and subcontracts.
• Participate on Contract Review Boards and train and mentor team members on procurement policies, procedures, and compliance topics.
• May plan long-term project activities for self and others that impact the group or department.
• Make decisions regarding guidelines, policies, procedures or project parameters; provides input and recommendations on complex and/or technical decisions regarding the direction or operation of the team or group.Additional job responsibilities, at the F04.4 level
• Applies and interprets established procurement policies, procedures, business ethics, and processes including those that are complex and/or technical in nature and may require in-depth analysis and significant interpretation.
• Ensures compliance with internal and DOE/NNSA requirements.
• Solves unique and highly complex problems that are diverse and multi-faceted in scope; analyzes and interprets multiple factors and criteria; independently selects methods and techniques to develop creative and practical solutions.
• Prepares responses to audits and reviews of procurement functions.
• Contributes to the Laboratory’s procurement function and leads the implementation of policies, procedures and projects within the organization.
• Serve as a senior-level technical resource and organizational spokesperson for complex and technical procurement actions, influencing internal and external stakeholders toward workable solutions on strategic procurement issues.
• Exerts significant latitude in determining assignment objectives and plans major project or program deliverables that impact the Laboratory.

What they want

• 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.
• Experience with decision making, problem solving, and analytical skills to resolve issues.
• Working and practical knowledge of theories, practices, procurement techniques and methods including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and/or DOE Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), business law, government regulations, commercial business practices and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Significant experience negotiating all aspects of unusual and/or complex subcontracts. Includes negotiating terms and conditions with input from others. May negotiate claims and requests for equitable adjustments.
• Significant experience administering subcontracts with unusual and/or complex terms and conditions, including knowledge of government and commercial contracts for diverse products and services.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with ability to persuasively articulate, develop, write and document complex contractual decisions.Additional qualifications at the F04.4
• Extensive working and broad practical knowledge of theories, practices, procurement techniques and methods including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and/or DOE Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), business law, government regulations, commercial business practices and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and persuasive memoranda documenting facts and analysis, and explaining complex contractual decisions made during the evaluation, negotiation, and source selection process.
• Extensive project management experience. May require experience training and mentoring procurement professionals.Qualifications We Desire

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