Staff Specialist - Procurement

Overview

Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste.

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a

Staff Specialist - Procurement

and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will negotiate, award, and administer major cost-type and fixed-price subcontracts of a critical and complex nature for the procurement of construction, technical and scientific services, nuclear waste handling, and mining equipment. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role assumes full responsibility for planning, implementing, and executing significant long-term and short-term business and technical management programs. Key duties include interfacing with technical organizations to develop pre-procurement plans that ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions, as well as directing the day-to-day execution of specialized department programs and resolving operational conflicts. Additionally, the individual will serve as an expert spokesperson on major business matters involving financial, customer, and employee relations. Responsibilities also encompass developing vital, high-visibility business plans and long-term objectives, conducting complex business analyses using advanced software applications, mentoring junior procurement personnel, and contributing to the formulation and review of company-wide acquisition policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination. Applicants are encouraged to provide a cover letter that addresses each of the minimum requirements and as many of the desired skills as applicable to their expertise.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with fifteen (15) years of acquisition experience, or
• Associate’s degree with nineteen (19) years of acquisition experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with twenty-three (23) years of acquisition experience is required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without SIMCO visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the WIPP Site (even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge).
• Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in procurement and subcontracting in Federal Contract Management working with Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) including knowledge and understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR) is preferred.
• CPM, CPCM, CPFM, Core, DAIWA Certifications are desired.

**Salary Range**

$114,912 to $201,044 per year.

Exempt grade level(s) 34-36\. The specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

**What We Offer**

• Medical, dental and vision insurance:

• Coverage on date of hire
• Surgical concierge service
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

• Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)*

• Relocation assistance*

• Shuttle commuter service from the local areas

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement program

• On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions

• Company paid short term disability

• Company paid life insurance (1x annual salary)

• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6%

• Voluntary benefits of:

• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Long-term disability program
• Health and Flexible savings accounts
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• These benefits vary by position.

**Equal Opportunity**

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8490 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.doe.gov for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707\.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.