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POSITION SUMMARY:

Involved in the full procurement cycle. This includes development of the Procurement Strategy, Request for Proposal Requirements, Proposal Evaluations, and Awards and the Administration, including close-out, of subcontract. Holds pre-bid and/or pre-award conferences with subcontractor and all technical personnel in NOLA or at the job-site prior to commencement of work. Conducts timely and proactive post-award administration of subcontracts which may include travel to SPR site locations for on-site administration including but not limited to monitoring subcontractor?s performance to approved schedule; interpretation of FAR and DEAR clauses relative to subcontract changes and performance; coordination with interdepartmental divisions to respond to subcontractor Request For Information; Differing Site Condition Notices, negotiates changes; Attends weekly status meeting with the DOE; attends weekly meeting with the subcontract to monitor current activities and two week look ahead, etc. Maintains complete and current files that document all actions and correspondence affecting administration of assigned subcontracts and acquires releases from the subcontractor for final close-out of the subcontract. Confers with interdepartmental divisions regarding changes to the scope of work, requirements, specifications, etc. Prepares and issues Lowest Price Technically Acceptable or Best Value solicitation documents and subcontract modifications to ensure that the subcontractor has a complete understanding of the technical and contractual requirements applicable to the change. Receives and evaluates proposals and awards subcontract modifications within his/her delegation of authority. Negotiates and performs cost and/or price analysis on all proposed subcontract modifications and/or claims. Prepares consent packages and advance notifications for DOE approval as required.

Minium Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and five to seven years of direct Subcontract Administration experience OR HS Diploma and ten years direct Subcontract Administration experience with a demonstrated proficiency in negotiations, commercial law and administration. Experienced in the administration of Fixed Price, Time & Material and Cost Reimbursable type contracts. Experience with engineering designed packages pertaining to, but not limited to, service related tasks, production facilities, or processing plants. Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel Office products and demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in Internet based electronic commerce tools. Must have excellent negotiation and verbal communication skills, analytical skills in pricing and price/cost analysis. Must also possess the perceptual ability to identify, assimilate and comprehend the critical elements of a situation. Must have a working knowledge of purchasing principles and applications, commercial law, and knowledge of federal regulations; FARs, DFARs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age. 

Strategic Storage Partners, LLC (SSP) manages and operates the U.S. Department of Energy’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), the world's largest supply of emergency crude oil. SSP's mission is to maintain SPR's vast infrastructure at four sites across Louisiana and Texas—Bayou Choctaw, Big Hill, Bryan Mound, and West Hackberry, ensuring its readiness to respond to our nation's need at a moment's notice and upholding our nation's commitment to energy security.