UDR Consulting Inc

Contracts Specialist

Carlsbad, NM
Full Time
Experienced
UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Contracts Specialist opportunity in Carlsbad, NM to support the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).
 
Work Location: Carlsbad Field Office, Carlsbad, NM
Per diem is available for those who qualify.
 
The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is the nation’s only permanent nuclear waste repository for defense-generated transuranic (TRU) waste generated from Department of Energy (DOE) sites across the country. Waste is permanently isolated over 2,000 feet underground in deep salt beds.
 
Job Duties:
  • Prepare solicitations, RFPs, award contract modifications, award new contracts, perform CPAs, and all general subcontract administration duties.
  • Prepare written procurement documents such as Request for Proposals (RFP), negotiation memorandums, cost/price analysis, award justifications, and consent packages to document procurement files.
  • Interface with technical organizations in development of pre-procurement plans, statements of work, and costs estimates to achieve timely cost-effective procurement actions.
  • Negotiate, place, and administer purchase orders and modifications with suppliers for complex material, service, and construction requirements following established policies and procedures. Utilize personal judgment when specific guidance is not provided.
  • Procure major and critical construction components, materials, and technical services of highly specialized and complex nature.
  • Negotiate, award, and administer major cost type and fixed price subcontracts of highly critical and complex nature, for procurement of construction, technical, scientific services, nuclear waste handling, and mining equipment.
  • Interface on regular basis with senior technical and management personnel, both within the Company and with subcontractors, on contract and problem-solving issues relating to technical, financial, contractual, and scheduler aspects, and direct work and/or negotiations affecting performance of work by subcontractors.
  • Complete thorough and comprehensive reviews of all purchase requirements to assure responsive and competitive proposals can be obtained; and resolve any deficient or questionable areas prior to soliciting proposals.
  • Develop comprehensive plans, including negotiation objectives, ensuring that all government procurement regulations and requirements, when applicable, have been met; i.e., receipt of certified cost and pricing data, supplier verification of compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), resolution of Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit comments.
  • Complete and present to management, via Procurement Approval Request (PUR), a thorough and comprehensive evaluation of each procurement action utilizing cost/price analysis techniques as prescribed by policies and procedures and regulations.
  • Must ensure compliance with the prime contract, Department of Energy (DOE) Acquisition regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and maintain good business practices for the organization.
 
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 8+ years related experience
  • Department of Energy (DOE) procurement experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).
  • Experience in preparation of solicitation documents and awarding subcontracts in Firm-Fixed Price, Time & Material, Labor Hour and Cost Reimbursement environments.
  • Experience with Construction Contracts, Services, Staff Augmentation, Engineered Equipment, and Fabrications in a plus.
  • Knowledge and ability to perform Cost/Price Analysis and Cost Realism analysis.
  • Experience in conducting negotiations.
  • Experience working with Oracle and/or People Soft a plus.
  • Able to work full time in the Carlsbad, NM office

UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business.  An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.  UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.

UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

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