SUBCONTRACT TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE 2 - $94,500 - $154,600

The level 2 STR is expected to have thorough knowledge of formation and administration of subcontracts, though may obtain or request guidance from senior STRs. Subcontract Technical Representatives work in integrated teams with the diverse community of colleagues across the lab site;
expect to interface with science programs, engineers, finance and accounting professionals, facility and operations management teams, maintenance teams, acquisition services, and various SMEs throughout the duration of multiple projects.
Along with routine Subcontract Technical Representative work, collaborate in the modernization and creation of new programs to ensure that the Subcontract Technical Representative team in Logistics is trained, agile, and equipped to best serve the laboratory at large.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant experience in directly or indirectly related fields in any of the following roles: foreman, field engineer, contract administrator, procurement technician, or craft.
• Experience in the formation/administration of subcontracts including, but not limited to: bidder pre-qualification, award, monitoring of performance of subcontractors, back charge procedures, resolution of claims and disputes.
• Knowledge of subcontract policies/procedures outside and/or inside LANL, general subcontracting procedures, execution of safe, secure, and quality construction tasks, as well as regulations affecting maintenance and site services subcontract management or equivalent knowledge related to private sector subcontracts.
• Demonstrated ability to set, achieve, and execute performance goals as a team member or self-directed employee.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBCONTRACT TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE 3:

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

• Thorough knowledge of subcontract policies and procedures outside and/or inside Los Alamos National Laboratory.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects as a self-directed employee or team member, including setting and managing goals and leading the preparation/presentation of oral and written reports.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AT LOWER LEVEL:

Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering, Construction, or Contracts Law discipline from an accredited institution and 5 years directly related experience in engineering/construction contracting practices,
applicable government or commercial regulations and practices, and/or LANL policies, procedures, and work practices; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation to include specialized courses in contract management.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AT HIGHER LEVEL:

Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering, Construction, or Contracts Law discipline from an accredited institution and 8 years directly related experience in engineering/construction contracting practices,
applicable government or commercial regulations and practices, and/or LANL policies, procedures, and work practices; or, an equivalent combination of education and related experience to include specialized courses in contract management.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the formation and administration of subcontracts through the several steps of bidder pre-qualification, compilation of bid requests, receipt of bids, bid evaluation, award, monitoring the performance of contractors, back charge procedures, resolution of claims and disputes, and other such related steps.
• Familiarity with financial, acquisition, and invoicing applications such as Oracle or Ariba and other COTS or custom software application packages.
• Experience and understanding of low and medium voltage commercial and industrial systems, as well as one-line drawings.
• Demonstrated success working with fast changing demands and priorities.
• Demonstrated experience with policy interpretation and application to subcontracted work, to include safety, security, and quality components.
• Demonstrated success as a change agent or visionary to drive culture change and innovation.
• Q clearance
  Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Walking, Climbing stairs, Typing or keyboarding.
  Work Environment: Indoors and Outdoors, working overtime or irregular schedule as approved by management.
  Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
  Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
  Note to Applicants: Please submit a comprehensive cover letter addressing both required and desired qualifications and/or training or certifications as applicable.
  Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People’s Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card” holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Join the largest division at Los Alamos National Laboratory by performing Subcontract Technical Representative oversight of over 600 subcontracted employees that support diverse and multiple facets of operations throughout the site.
As a Subcontract Technical Representative in the Logistics Modernization, Systems, and Subcontract Management group, perform as a single point of contact for customers, stakeholders, subcontract managers. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, cost, schedule, security,
and environmental subcontract performance within the terms of the subcontract while managing the subcontract from cradle to grave to ensure robust and consistent operations of the facilities throughout Los Alamos National Laboratory.
This position will be filled at either the Subcontract Technical Representative 2/3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.