Lead Contracts Compliance

Lead the Contract Compliance for specified business units in all facets of contract compliance and contract management. Contributes to the development and execution of short and long range objectives as well as the development of strategic and tactical plans.
Responsible for developing and maintaining the KCNSC DOE/NNSA-approved contractor procurement system and related processes. Ensures strict adherence to established approved procurement processes to comply with DOE procurement requirements and regulations. Assists in the incorporation of Prime Contract compliance and incorporation of change orders. Advises management direction regarding the disposition of high value procurements. Demonstrated expertise within the field of purchasing and contractor procurement compliance.

• Maintains approved Contractor Procurement status for KCNSC through extensive review and adherence to regulatory compliance standards. Interface with multiple business units to formulate and implement procurement systems utilized in Kansas City New Mexico and the Supply Chain Management Center (SCMC).
• Analyzes DOE and government procurement requirements and develops refines and administers KCNSC contractor procurement policies and processes to ensure compliance with DOE requirements.
• Coordinates organizational preparation for and recommends management response to internal/external audits.
• Functions in a lead technical/advisory role providing guidance to the business especially Purchasing Supply Chain Management & Global Security regarding contracting activities.
• Responsibility for communication and training of best practices to the business.
• Assists in developing establishing and executing the customer required Annual Oversight Surveillance program of FM&T procurement activities.
• Reviews and updates templates utilized across the business.
• Makes risk based decisions derived from contractual requirements dollar value risk/reward and other variable factors based on each unique situations.
• Focuses on the continual improvement especially with regard to speed quality and simplicity of contract formation and management processes without compromising compliance.
• Uses six sigma / lean methodologies and global resources to reduce inefficiencies and improve responsiveness.
• Collaborates with continuous and short term project teams ensuring organizational effectiveness and standardization.
• Responsible for assigned business unit competency and professional development of contract compliance understanding driving performance consistent with functional objectives.
• Provides independent and objective contract evaluation. Advises management and using business units on contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Contributes to the development of strong working relationships with customers ensuring high customer satisfaction.

• Bachelors degree in Business or technical discipline
• 7 years of relevant contract administration or contract management experience
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to work on-site as directed by management and as determined by the needs of the business
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

• Prefer 2 years or more experience in government contract administration.
• JD MBA paralegal or Certified Purchasing Manager certificate preferred.
• Six Sigma Certification preferred.
• Knowledge/Skill: Requires strong communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to work independently and provide consultative advice to all levels of management and employees.
• Requires analysis of DOE/Government procurement procedures.
• Goal focused; ability to prioritize constantly. Sound business judgment and ethics.