Procurement Policy Analyst

LLNL•Livermore, CA

10d•$114,900 - $168,852•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Policy Analyst to provide expert advice and guidance to contracting officials. This role involves researching and interpreting statutes, regulations, and prime contract requirements to effectively apply them to procurement policies and specific procurements. Policy Analysts collaborate with key stakeholders across the Lab and with external government and contractor partners to develop policies and lead significant change initiatives. This position offers a hybrid telecommute work option, allowing for a blend of in-person and virtual presence with the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. The position can be filled at either a F04.3 or F04.4 level, depending on the candidate's knowledge and experience, with additional responsibilities assigned at the higher level.

Requirements

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.
Experience with decision making, problem solving, and analytical skills to resolve issues.
Working and practical knowledge of theories, practices, procurement techniques and methods including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and/or DOE Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), business law, government regulations, commercial business practices and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Significant experience negotiating all aspects of unusual and/or complex subcontracts. Includes negotiating terms and conditions with input from others. May negotiate claims and requests for equitable adjustments.
Significant experience administering subcontracts with unusual and/or complex terms and conditions, including knowledge of government and commercial contracts for diverse products and services.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills with ability to persuasively articulate, develop, write and document complex contractual decisions.
Extensive working and broad practical knowledge of theories, practices, procurement techniques and methods including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and/or DOE Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), business law, government regulations, commercial business practices and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write clear, concise, and persuasive memoranda documenting facts and analysis, and explaining complex contractual decisions made during the evaluation, negotiation, and source selection process.
Extensive project management experience. May require experience training and mentoring procurement professionals.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to effectively use AI tools and technologies to improve work quality and productivity.
Experience with Oracle, SharePoint.
Willingness and ability to travel in support of DOE/NNSA, and other federal sponsors.

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.
Solve complex problems that are diverse and multi-faceted in scope; analyze and interpret multiple factors and criteria; independently select methods and techniques to develop practical solutions.
Support procurement oversight activities, including preparing responses to audits and reviews of the procurement function; conducting compliance and data-quality reviews; and contributing to metrics that track team progress toward goals.
Provides advice and recommendations on the review and analysis of various procurement policies, procedures and programs/projects.
Serves as a knowledge resource to Laboratory personnel, vendors, and peers, providing guidance and resolving issues associated with assigned procurement compliance areas, purchase orders, and subcontracts.
Participate on Contract Review Boards and train and mentor team members on procurement policies, procedures, and compliance topics.
May plan long-term project activities for self and others that impact the group or department.
Make decisions regarding guidelines, policies, procedures or project parameters; provides input and recommendations on complex and/or technical decisions regarding the direction or operation of the team or group.
Applies and interprets established procurement policies, procedures, business ethics, and processes including those that are complex and/or technical in nature and may require in-depth analysis and significant interpretation. Ensures compliance with internal and DOE/NNSA requirements.
Solves unique and highly complex problems that are diverse and multi-faceted in scope; analyzes and interprets multiple factors and criteria; independently selects methods and techniques to develop creative and practical solutions.
Prepares responses to audits and reviews of procurement functions.
Contributes to the Laboratory’s procurement function and leads the implementation of policies, procedures and projects within the organization.
Serve as a senior-level technical resource and organizational spokesperson for complex and technical procurement actions, influencing internal and external stakeholders toward workable solutions on strategic procurement issues.
Exerts significant latitude in determining assignment objectives and plan major project or program deliverables that impact the Laboratory.
Make decisions regarding guidelines, policies, procedures or project parameters; provide input and recommendations on complex technical decisions regarding the direction or operation of the Laboratory.