Overview

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. In this environment, the best ideas need to be voiced and every opinion matters. As such, MSTS places great value on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce, with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, and perspectives.

• 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.

NNSS COVID-19 attestation requirements: https://www.nnss.gov/pages/nfo/WorkingForMSTS.html

Responsibilities

In this role, the Principal Procurement Specialist will work closely with and report to the Procurement Compliance & Training Manager. The position requires the individual to be a person of high integrity and any other duties must not be in conflict with the compliance goals and objectives of the organization. The Specialist is required to assist staff with the development of pre/post-award functions which include, but are not limited to, conducting market research, preparing request for quotations, request for proposals, devising technical evaluation methodologies, conducting sourcing events, organizing and leading technical evaluation panels, planning acquisition/procurement strategy, and performing other cradle to grave procurement activities. The specialist will be required to assist with cost and price analysis, coordination and communication with regard to planning, implementation, and monitoring of the approved Procurement program to include resolving compliance issues with procurement representatives, legal counsel and providing input at all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with development and implementation of pre/post-award functions and policies, procedures and tools.
• Assist with the development and implementation of cost and pricing processes and tools.
• Assist with the development, implementation and enforcement of policies, procedures and objectives for the efficient expectation of a compliant procurement organization system and activities.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the current clause matrices for the various contract types utilized within the Procurement organization.
• Provide technical guidance on preparation, solicitation, negotiation, award and administration of procurement documents and coordinate procurement activities.
• Ensure the procurement department personnel are current on their delegation of procurement authorities and that personnel maintain their delegation of procurement authority within the compliant procurement system.
• Monitor procurement personnel to ensure they receive appropriate training and development to satisfy job performance criteria and development objectives.
• Assist with the coordination of legal matters involving procurement policies, claims, protests, disputes, labor and terms and conditions with the Legal Counsel and Labor Relations.
• Conduct compliance review of major subcontracts and all procurement activities that require the Legal Counsel and Contracting Officer reviews and provide recommendations for improvement or corrections needed.
• Assist with periodic management assessments and identify compliance issues, concerns and deficiencies with recommended corrective actions and plans.
• Report methods to improve efficiency and quality of services, and to reduce the vulnerability to fraud, abuse, and waste within the procurement organization.
• Periodically reviewing and revising the policies and procedures in light of changes to the organization, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and modifications to the prime contract.
• Review all procurement related documents and other information that are relevant to procurement compliance activities, including but not limited to, procurement personnel, subcontractors/suppliers, Internal Audit, and other organizations within the company.
• Work closely with key managers to identify risks and trends to ascertain patterns that may require a change in the policies and procedures within the Procurement organization.
• 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 8 years relevant, progressively responsible experience.
• Government procurement and subcontracting experience required, Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) experience required.
• Experience and working knowledge of the FAR and DEAR to implement and maintain a compliant procurement system.
• Demonstrated skill to perform compliance reviews of pre and post award subcontracts; cost/price analysis, assessments & audits and negotiations.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in computerized procurement systems and demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) software package.
• Demonstrated skill to plan, organize, lead and monitor a wide variety of team efforts to their successful completion.
• Must have excellent oral and written communications skills to effectively interface both internally and externally at all levels of staff and management including DOE/NNSA customers.
• Demonstrated skill to establish and maintain strong and effective customer relationships, and anticipate change and adjust promptly and effectively.
• The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Schedule for this position will be 9/80 (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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 $94,972.80 - $144,851.20.

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