The salary and grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate’s education, training, and/or relevant experience.

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Procure major and critical materials, components/equipment, and services of a highly specialized and complex nature to obtain the most advantageous combination of price, quality, and delivery. Items purchased are under a government funded contract.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 31:

Education/Experience:

· BA/BS in Business, Engineering or Management or recognized equivalent plus a minimum of six (6) years of related experience including 4 years of government related procurement or business management experience.

· Working knowledge of applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), procurement, and Prime Contract requirements.

Other Requirements:

· Must possess working knowledge of procurement theories, principles, techniques, policies, regulations, and legal requirements to apply theories and new technologies to successfully complete a wide variety of complex assignments.

· Must possess highly developed organizational skills and be able to manage projects and special assignments to deliver results on time and within budget.

· Must be able to work independently under consultative direction and to be technically competent to work on the most complex procurement activities and recommend changes in systems and procedures.

· Must be able to act as lead person or technical expert to direct the work of others, develop and implement special projects and resources, write procedures and guidelines.

· Must be able to use independent judgment to provide solutions to a wide range of complex problems.

· Must justify, defend, negotiate, or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues.

· Must be able to interface with individuals or groups from inside and outside of the organization.

· May be required to make presentations to employees, managers, senior managers and/or others.

Grade 32:

Education/Experience:

· BA/BS in Business, Engineering or Management or the recognized equivalent plus

· A minimum of ten (10) years of experience including four (4) years of direct and/or government related procurement experience.

Other Requirements:

· Must possess mastery knowledge of procurement theories, principles, techniques, policies, regulations, and legal requirements to apply theories and new technologies to successfully complete a wide variety of complex assignments.

· Must be able to identify and resolve a wide variety of complex assignments. Must possess highly developed organizational skills and be able to manage projects and special assignments to deliver results onetime and within budget.

· Must possess expert knowledge and proficiency of Federal Acquisition and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations, procurement, and contract requirements. Broad knowledge of commercial and FAR based procurement processes.

· Expertise in business, contract terms, and the administration/management of all facets thereof.

· Must be able to work independently under consultative direction and to be technically competent to work on the most complex procurement activities and recommend changes in systems and procedures.

· Must be able to act as lead person or technical expert to direct the work of others, develop and implement special projects and resources, and write procedures and guidelines.

· Must be able to use independent judgment to provide solutions to a wide range of complex problems.

· Must be able to perform broad and intensive practices to establish concepts, theories, or programs, or to resolve complex problems. Must possess mastery knowledge of industry specific software applications.

· Must justify, defend, negotiate, or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues.

· Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of procurement management.

· Must be able to interface with individuals or groups from inside and outside of the organization, senior management, as well as high-ranking officials from outside the organization. May be required to make presentations to employees, managers, senior managers and/or others.

· Must be able to solve the most difficult problems involved in influencing the DOE and the direction of internal associates, peers, and management toward succes