Contract Specialist

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The Business Services Directorate (BSD) provides high-quality business services to support the Lab's research initiatives by participating in cross-functional teams with a focus on risk mitigation and cost management, which is a critical component to the Lab's success. Led by the Chief Financial Officer, Brookhaven’s Business Services Directorate includes the Budget Office, Fiscal Services Division, Procurement & Property Management Division, Chief Financial Office, and the Business Operations Offices. The Directorate manages a broad range of financial activities, including the planning and implementation of the Lab’s fiscal matters and its approximately $800 million annual budget.

The mission of the Procurement and Property Management (PPM) Division is to provide support for purchasing services, materials, equipment and supplies for Brookhaven National Laboratory operations and programs. The Procurement and Property Management Division does the following:

• Provides internal customers with quality products and services in a timely manner at the lowest cost of ownership, i.e., “best value” using best commercial practices

• Supports the Laboratory’s socioeconomic programs by using reliable small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, service- disabled veteran owned and HUB (historically underutilized business) Zone businesses

• Ensures that acquisitions are conducted in compliance with BSA’s Prime Contract, applicable statutes and regulations, and in accordance with the highest ethics and standards

• Oversight of BNL Property Management Program to effectively track and account for BNL assigned Government Property

PPM has an opening for a Contracts Specialist II/III position within the Procurement and Property Management (PPM) Department. This individual will report to the Construction Subcontracts Manager. A seasoned professional responsible for coordinating the complete procurement function from receipt of requisition to delivery of product, in accordance with standard procurement operating procedures. Assists in the development and review of contract requirements documentation to include Statements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objectives (SOO), and Performance Work Statements (PWS).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work under indirect supervision, within established procedures and guidelines

• Provide procurement expertise and leadership to meet technical, schedule and budget requirements. Oversee and/or conduct supplier site visits

• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, including source and price justification, as applicable

• Document procurement files and perform the contracts administration, as applicable

• Support and adhere to requirements of procurement's small business and socio-economic plan

• Process …