Procurement Specialist II (Construction Subcontract Administration)

Job Description

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750 professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.
  
  

Responsibilities

The NNSS is seeking a Procurement Specialist to provide technical guidance on preparation, solicitation, negotiation, award and administration of procurement documents and coordinate procurement activities with the requesting organization in support of Construction Subcontract Administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Forms and issues purchase orders including prequalifying bidders, preparing bidders lists, forming bid packages, issuing bid requests, coordinating bidder's questions, receiving bids, evaluating bids commercially, preparing commercial bid summary and recommendation letter, recommending and securing approvals in accordance with established procedures, preparing and committing order, and preparing and maintaining control and status reporting documents.
• Administers assigned purchase orders by performing the following functions:
• Establishing files and controls for all outgoing and incoming correspondence on each assigned order.
• Monitoring supplier performance for conformance to commercial terms.
• Monitoring activities by Engineering and other in-house functions to ensure compliance with order terms.
• Initiating follow-up actions with suppliers or in-house functional group to ensure performance In accordance with order terms and conditions.
• Informing or working with other project Procurement personnel as assigned to the administration of the order.
• Analyzing and distributing those suppliers' reports specified in the order.
• Reviewing and commenting on special payment billings.
• Participating with Engineering and supplier representatives in discussions held to clarify order documents and/or specification requirements Identifying, defining, and securing agreement regarding potential changes.
• Initiating and processes purchase order revisions of agreed upon changes.
• Conducting closeout review of the order documents.
• Performs assigned tasks under supervision in formation and administration of purchase contracts, construction contracts and technical service agreements. Exercises independent judgment in performing assigned contract tasks consistent with the development of skills as determined by assigned supervisor.
• Communicates with suppliers to achieve performance required by the purchase order or other contractual documents to meet project needs.
• Communicates with Engineering to achieve the understanding needed to process material requisitions.
• Prepares and organizes Procurement sponsored meetings such as bid clarification and post award meetings for the purpose of ensuring complete understanding and agreement between Mission Support and Test Services LLC and supplier on all contractual matters. After reviewing plan and agenda with supervisor, conducts meeting and prepares and issues meeting notes.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.
  

Qualifications

Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent training and experience with at least 2 years relevant, progressively responsible experience.
• Proven experience in the full lifecycle of procurement, including pre-qualification, solicitation, negotiation, award, and administration of complex procurement documents. Proficient attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to administer purchase orders effectively, including monitoring supplier performance, ensuring compliance with commercial terms, and managing revisions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in coordinating procurement activities, conducting meetings with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and clarifying contractual agreements. Must possess excellent customer service skills. Good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills with software applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability to multi-task and maintain organization in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada (candidates must be willing to relocate if not local,relocation package available).
• Work schedule for this position will be 4/10's Monday through Thursday (hybrid schedule: two days on-site, two days remote; subject to change).
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  
  

Ability to obtain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the Department of Energy Order 206.2, ‘Identity, Credential, and Access Management,’ and Supplemental Directive NNSA SD 206.2, ‘Implementation of Personal Identity Verification for Uncleared Contractors.’

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $63,856.00 - $95,784.00.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.