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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 2 weeks ago

Subcontract Analyst

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$94K/yr - $164K/yr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Subcontract Analyst to join their team and contribute to national security efforts. The role involves soliciting, negotiating, awarding, and administering various types of subcontracts for research and development, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply and interpret established procurement policies, procedures, and processes, including those that are complex and may require in-depth analysis and interpretation; ensure compliance with internal and external business standards, and Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) requirements

Assist organizations in all activities related to the placement of complex subcontracts, including developing statements-of-work, identifying sources, and participating in overall acquisition planning

Review requisitions for completeness, ensure appropriate subcontract form, identify prospective bidders, participate in vendor surveys, prepare, and issue solicitations, host site visits and issue addendums

Evaluate quotations and proposals, determine final vendor selection, negotiate applicable terms and conditions, negotiate price and delivery terms or project schedule, award subcontracts within signature authority or prepare subcontract for signature by appropriate signature level

Administer multi-faceted and moderate to high dollar value subcontracts from award through close-out, including participating on project teams, the development and maintenance of file documentation, vendor performance, negotiation of subcontract modifications, review, and approval of invoices for payment, and review of documentation for subcontract close-out

Analyze and interpret data with multiple factors and criteria; independently selects methods and techniques to develop practical solutions to solve complex and diverse problems

Prepare reports and responses to audit or reviews, develop and write complex and technical best value source selection correspondence, and provides recommendations

Serve as a knowledge leader and technical resource and interface between subcontractors and Laboratory personnel, collaborate with and lead procurement personnel and projects, interact with internal customers, managers, team members and external vendors

Perform other duties as assigned

Evaluate and administer highly complex, sensitive, and unique subcontract proposals from award through close-out, including frequent negotiation of multi-faceted, high-dollar value, unique and/ or specialized requirements

Serve as a senior-level technical resource and interpret highly complex technical specifications, statements of work, and processes at a level required to effectively participate in discussions of technical requirements with vendors, managers and programmatic scientists and engineers

Manage complex projects, function as a project leader and/or serve as a supervisor or mentor to other subcontract analysts in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities

Qualification

Subcontract negotiationPrice analysis techniquesProcurement regulations knowledgeContract developmentComplex problem solvingLeadership skillsProject managementCustomer serviceAI tools usageInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience

Significant experience negotiating and administering subcontracts with unusual and/or complex terms and conditions

Significant experience applying price analysis techniques to determine the best value for an organization

Working and practical knowledge of theories, practices, procurement techniques and methods such as DOE Acquisition Regulations (DEAR)s and/or Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)s, cost accounting standards, business law, government regulations, commercial business practices and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Experience developing and writing a variety of contract types, including fixed price subcontracts and purchase orders, cost reimbursable contracts, and blanket agreements

Ability to analyze and solve complex problems that are diverse and multi-faceted, including sound decision-making skills with ability to be innovative, assess complex situations, recommend appropriate actions, and implement solutions

Proven leadership skills and/or project management experience

Advanced verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively within a diverse team environment, program managers, clients, customers, and external vendors and in providing a high level of customer service

Effective organizational skills and ability to work in a faced-paced environment while simultaneously handling a diverse and varied workload, including ability to work independently toward goals and objectives