OverviewMission 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.
ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Procurement Specialist will provide technical guidance on preparation, solicitation, negotiation, award and administration of procurement documents and coordinate procurement activities with the requesting organization. Key Responsibilities
Develop and prepare master sub-procurement forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in contractual and purchase documents on project commitments.
Review prime contract terminology and transfers applicable legal and commercial terms into the master sub procurement forms.
Review and develop commercial and technical data prepared by other groups and adds suitable terminology into procurement forms.
Participate in the development of sub-procurement operational procedures.
Prepare, maintain, and monitor bidders lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement functions and other operational groups.
Review international commercial conditions of subcontracting and purchasing to ensure master subcontracts and purchases terms, conditions and procedures are compatible with applicable Mission Support and Test Services LLC policies and procedures.
Format and issue purchase orders, purchase contracts, construction subcontracts, and technical service agreements, including preparing bidders' lists, pre-qualifying bidders, formatting bid packages, issuing bid requests, coordinating bidders' questions, receiving bids, participating in supplier selection, preparing recommendation letter, recommending, and securing approvals, preparing and committing order/subcontract and preparing and maintaining control and status reporting documents.
Administer assigned purchase orders, purchase contracts, and/or assigned subcontracting documents by performing the following functions:
Preparing a summary on each order or subcontract, establishing vital information essential to a well-defined administration program. Updating the summaries to facilitate transition of assignments.
Establishing files and controls for all outgoing and incoming correspondence on each assigned order or subcontract.
Compile and process certified payroll from all subcontractors, reviewing for accuracy of hours worked and appropriate wages have been paid per Davis Bacon or the Project Labor Agreement.
Monitor supplier performance for conformance to commercial terms.
Monitor activities by MSTS functions to ensure compliance with order or subcontract terms.
Initiate follow-up actions with the supplier, subcontractor, or MSTS function to ensure performance in accordance with subcontract terms and conditions.
Analyze and distribute suppliers' reports as specified in the order or subcontract.
Review and comment on special payment billings.
Participate in discussions to clarify subcontract or order documents and/or specification requirements. Identifying, defining, and securing agreement regarding potential changes.
Initiate and process revisions and amendments that establish the scope and the effect on cost and schedule of agreed-upon changes.
Process back-charges.
Review, act on, and/or recommend specific action involving subcontract terminations, claims, and disputes.
Conduct closeout review of the order or subcontract documents.
Communicate with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve required service and results from potential and actual suppliers or subcontractors.
Communicate with requestor to assist in preparing material requisitions for the procurement of materials and equipment and to achieve the understanding needed to process these requisitions.
Prepare and organize procurement-sponsored meetings, such as bid clarification and post-award meetings, to ensure complete understanding and agreement between Mission Support and Test Services LLC, the client, and the supplier on all contractual matters. After reviewing plan and agenda with supervisor, conducts meeting and prepares and issues meeting notes delineating important statements, required actions and schedules.
Direct negotiations in the commitment of subcontracts and purchases following review and approval of the negotiating plan by the supervisor.
Assist in solving and attending to administrative problems on commitments involving high monetary expenditure or risk, engineered technical specifications or supplementary commercial conditions.
Provide training and guidance to other Procurement personnel regarding all aspects of subcontracts and purchasing forms, procedures, and buying or subcontracting for goods and services.
Perform other duties assigned by Management.
QualificationsDue 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 5 years relevant, progressively responsible experience.
Experience with Construction government subcontracts.
Proficient Attention to Detail.
Proficient Communication - Written and Oral.
Proficient Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office.
Basic Contract Comprehension.
Proficient Data Entry.
Basic Mathematics.
Proficient Organizational Skills.
Basic Problem Solving.
Basic Project Process Management.
Basic Schedule and Planning Understanding.
Work will be conducted remotely. Some work at our Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada is required in support of these functions.
Flexible work schedule can be negotiated with the manager; employees can work 5/8's, 9/80's or 4/10's work-weeks.
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 $77,001.60 - $115,502.40.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
Posted Date2 hours ago(6/17/2024 7:40 PM)Job ID2024-7559of Openings1CategoryPurchasingTypeFull-TimeLocation : CityNorth Las VegasLocation : State/Province (Full Name)Nevada