Senior Contract Professional
Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc.

Location: Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Job Title: Senior Contract Professional

Status: Full-time Professional

Annual Salary Range: $74,796 - $134,310

*Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary

As a Senior Contract Professional at BPMI, you will be responsible for performing contract functions which provide for budgeting, negotiation, placement, administration, and close out of contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and Government specifications. The individual should possess the following attributes to complete the essential duties: questioning attitude, strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple competing priorities, complete work efforts in accordance with established schedules and team effectively with peers and management.

Essential Duties:

• Prepare input and analyses for budgets. Prime Contract proposals, and post award financial assessments. Develop estimates to support budgetary forecasts and/or acquisitions in accordance with estimating requirements.
• Develop acquisition strategy, including risk assessments, and submit for approval, as required. Create realistic milestone schedules leading to purchase order placement that will support the company needs.
• Prepare and issue requests for proposal for solicitations, perform proposal openings, and conduct detailed analysis of supplier proposals. Resolve all technical and administrative issues identified by the Supplier within their proposal. Work with Government auditors as necessary.
• Prepare for and conduct purchase order negotiations.
• Write a formal recommendation to justify the price and/or cost, discuss the contract delivery dates to ensuring needs will be met, and to discuss the recommended supplier ensuring they are technically capable to provide a quality product in accordance with all contractual requirements. This recommendation may be submitted for Government approval, if required.
• Perform post-placement contract administration, including but not limited to the following: continuous communication with supplier, negotiating and placing purchase order amendments, proactively following contract line items and special contact clauses, processing supplier shipping documents and invoices, preparing reports as needed to support requirements and/or stakeholders requests, and closing the purchase order in a timely manner.
• Develop strong relationships with supplier counterparts, including management and maintain open communication with supplier lead BPMI contract professional. Gain knowledge of supplier operations, supply chain vulnerabilities and performance (e.g. financial, delivery, etc.).
• Input and reconcile data and/or information across various data systems, when applicable, including but not limited to budgeting, procurement scheduling, estimating, and logistics systems.
• Team with engineering counterparts, management, and operations departments, including supplier security, procurement operations, fleet support and logistics, quality, and finance, to effectively, efficiently, and productively execute contract requirements.
• Lead formal or informal teams chartered to evaluate procedures, perform process reviews, and perform complex audits. Identify, lead, and implement complex process improvements, acting as a positive change agent.
• The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position.

What You Can Expect:

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business management/administration or equivalent education from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant business experience.
• Fourteen (14) or more years of completed education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years of experience requirements.
• Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Government contracting or other NNPP experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications desired.
• Demonstrates strong oral and writing skills preferred.
• Understanding of purchasing, project management, supply chain and other general business skills preferred.
• At least three (3) years of procurement experience.

Why BPMI?

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a project engineering organization supporting the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. BPMI provides design, manufacturing, and supply chain management of the fabrication, testing, delivery, installation, and field support of nuclear power plant components installed in submarines and aircraft carriers. In addition, BPMI provides upgraded replacement components in support of refueling and overhaul activities, and aids in the ultimate storage and disposition of spent naval fuel. BPMI also delivers information technology and operational solutions to the Nuclear Navy, enabling them to fulfill their critical mission.

BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

BPMI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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