Prime Contract Specialist

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Prime Contract Specialist to work in our Business Management department. Our team works a 9×80 schedule located at our Idaho Falls EROB facility with every other Friday off.

You will perform contract actions in furtherance of INL’s mission.

Responsibilities Include:

• You will be performing prime contract management activities in support of Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office (DOE-ID) contract number DE-AC07-05-ID14517 with Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA) for the Management and Operation (M&O) of the Idaho National Laboratory (INL).

• Establish an interface with managers and technical leaders at all levels of the organization with the objective of building meaningful working relationships.

• Support bi-annual reporting requirements and activities for INLs Performance Evaluation and Measurement Plan (PEMP).

• Complete technical writing assignments including official correspondence with DOE-ID.

• Lead or contribute to Prime Contract management activities to include identification and proposed resolution of DOE complex-wide accounting, budget or contracting issues. Research laws, regulations, directives, policies that may impact this administration of BEAs Prime Contract.

• Develop a network of contacts across the DOE-Complex and participate in associated working groups to research and benchmark best practices.

• Participate in negotiations of contract modifications impacting funding, administration, directives, requirements, performance, deliverables and other contractual terms.

• Maintain accurate documentation to justify decisions, conclusions, findings, or recommendations. Uphold compliance requirements and respond to internal and external audit requests.

• Evaluate risk, objectives, and relationship impacts of contractual decisions and actions.

• Regularly coordinate with various departments and stakeholders such as Legal, Technology Deployment, Research and Development Directorates, and Export Control, and other business initiatives as needed to ensure INLs business interests are protected.

• Represent the Business Management organization in directorate activities such as process improvements, problem resolution, system development, and testing.

• Advise and consult INL program customers of prime contract requirements including any applicable policies, laws, procedures, etc.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to other professional peers, customers, and/or customers.

• Collaborate with others and/or works within cross-functional teams to address challenges, institute improvements, and achieve organizational objectives.

• May aid in the development of laboratory policies and standards for managing and research and operations activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience

  Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($63,528 -$130,284) / Level 4 ($75,804- $155,496). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information
When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.