Job Description:

Are you an experienced Business Professional looking to make an impact? INL has a place for you!

Our Services Acquisition Management Department is hiring a Contract Specialist who can share their value in the areas of early acquisition planning, acquisition strategy, source development, and proposal evaluation. In this role you'll have the opportunity to acquire vital goods and services that help the Laboratory accomplish its outstanding mission.

We offer a comprehensive relocation package, exceptional benefits, and a flexible 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off). Please consider joining our team!

Responsibilities:

* Adhere to applicable directives, federal regulations, and approved purchasing system policies (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulations, Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations, DOE Policy Flash, etc.)

* Evaluate vendor proposed pricing through recognized analytical techniques (e.g., Price Analysis, Cost Analysis, etc.)

* Maintain detailed documentation to justify decisions, conclusions, findings and recommendations.

* Acquire and maintain a solid understanding of relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards, and procedures. Apply this knowledge to specific issues or challenges.

* Collaborate with others to address challenges, seek improvements and achieve the goals and objectives of the laboratory.

* Use computer systems or applications to access, build, edit, print, send, retrieve, or manipulate analytical data, files, or other information.

* Use established Integrated Safety Management Systems principles to insure work is conducted safely.

* Perform procurement actions including advanced planning, requirement development, vendor sourcing, solicitation, proposal evaluation, vendor selection, award, administration, delivery, and closeout

* Utilize established concepts and techniques (i.e., evaluation of scope, risk, customer objectives, etc.) to select appropriate general provisions that align to preferred contract type

* Provide direction and assistance to requestor in development of requisitions and other procurement-related issues, particularly in appropriate utilization of automated systems.

Requirements:

* Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant experience or Master's Degree and 1 year

* Must be able to work effectively with automated data processing systems, to communicate accurately with customers and subcontractors, and to accommodate multiple tasks concurrently.

Note: This is a multi-level posting. The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of relevant experience and skills.

Certifications: n/a
Surveillances: n/a

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world s energy future and secure our nation s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Other Information
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Benefits, Salary, and Relocation

We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and phenomenal benefits. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview/. .

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