Prime Contract Specialist (17656)

Location: Amarillo, TXJob Title: Prime Contract SpecialistCareer Level From: SpecialistCareer Level To: Senior SpecialistOrganization: Pantex Prime Contracts (51073893)Job Specialty: Contracts GeneralWhat You'll DoManages and administers PXD's Prime Contract with Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Pantex Field Office (PFO) personnel on a day-to-day basis.General Contract AdministrationFacilitates site wide collaboration efforts to ensure comprehensive contractual responsesConducts briefings to ensure consistent improvement across the site regarding contractual understanding and complianceRegularly interfaces with both internal and external stakeholdersManages contract risks and develops plans to mitigate riskUsing FAR principles, provides allowable costs guidanceAssists individuals in completing forms and cover letters necessary for correspondenceWrites, reviews and revises procedure and policy documents to plantwide review and useSubmits formal requests to PFO for cost, scope, or schedule changesCoordinates resolution of issues related to requests, and tracks status of requestsAssists managers at all levels in identifying their specific areas of responsibility within the ContractOrganizational point of contact for Directives Program oversightMonitors new/revised laws, rules, regulations, directives, and standardsIdentifies and communicates changes to the appropriate Primary Technical Manager (PTM) for impact assessment where potential impacts to the Prime Contract are relevantReviews Impact Assessments (IA) and Implementation Plans (IP), for completeness and accuracy which includes evaluation of cost, scope, performance, and/or schedule impact to the contractReviews, coordinates, comments, and/or finalizes internal and external contractual correspondenceFacilitates Prime Contract Modification ProcessInitiates/coordinates Contract Modification Assessments and tracks relevant Executive Management review and approvalPosts approved contract modifications as a Conformed Prime ContractMonitors compliance with Prime Contract obligationsTracks and maintains the status of open issues related to the Prime ContractAssists in developing and implementing contract management tools aimed at improving the processReview of relevant Contract Management ProcessesReview and coordinate response for the Performance Evaluation Management Plan (PEMP)Review Request for Offsite Services (ROS)Strategic Partnership Project (SPP)Work for Other's (WFO) Purchase OrdersMemorandum of Agreement (MOA)/Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)Work AuthorizationsAllowable Cost DeterminationsMaintain Contract recordsProvides training related to Prime Contract Management - Contracting Authority and ChangesAssists in preparing and organizing materials for meetings, presentations, training sessions; draft correspondence and prepare reports as assignedPrepares and supports site Strategic Initiatives as assignedMinimum Job RequirementsBachelor's degree: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.Master's degree: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.PhDDOE Order 426.2A Requirements* Not applicable.Preferred Job RequirementsCapability to interface with Executive leadership internally and externally to resolve issues related to the Prime Contract.Exceptional formal and informal written communication skills for corresponding with DOE/NNSA Customer and Executive leadership.Manage/track status of work in progress to ensure due dates are met on time and all deliverables, approvals, and record updates are received and accounted as necessary.Requires the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a high throughput office setting while working with numerous groups and functional managers on various topics at any given time.Must be proficient in common Microsoft Office and Adobe software applications.Excellent interpersonal skills to interface with project team and functional management.Demonstrated analytical, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.Knowledge of policies and contracting philosophy and ability to interpret contract language.Experience or education in contract administration, negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, and planning and scheduling.Change Management:Ability to track and identify changes in Word or Adobe Acrobat to provide Customer/SMEs with revisions to original documents.Track and capture changes impacting schedule, experience in documenting and incorporating the schedule baseline to ensure that associated impacts are captured.Provide examples of meeting/event organization and coordination.Previous relevant contract work experience is desired.Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DEAR, and applicable Agency Supplements as it relates to interpretation of regulations impacting the Prime Contract.Thorough understanding of Governmental Contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements.Understanding of Government Cost Accounting Standards and how to apply that understanding to contract cost allowability determinations.*#JointheMission: Your Impact Starts HereAt Pantex, you won't just find a job-you'll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.NotesThe minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 709. Medical requirements may apply.Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may 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 random selection for drug testing without advance notification.Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.