Principal Procurement Specialist

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).  Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy.  Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.   

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.  
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent training and experience with at least 8 years relevant, progressively responsible experience.
• Minimum of 5 years (10 years preferred), of progressive procurement experience in federal government contracting, specifically construction. 
• Proficient Communication - Written and Oral, Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Extensive Contract Comprehension and attention to detail.
• Proficient Organizational Skills and Problem Solving.
• Proficient Procurement Project Process Management to ensure Schedule and Planning Understanding.
• Proven success managing complex construction subcontracting portfolios.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities.
• Primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada (candidates must be willing to relocate if not local, relocation package available).
• Work schedule for this position will be 4/10's Monday through Thursday (hybrid schedule: two days on-site, two days remote; subject to change).
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Ability to obtain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the Department of Energy Order 206.2, ‘Identity, Credential, and Access Management,’ and Supplemental Directive NNSA SD 206.2, ‘Implementation of Personal Identity Verification for Uncleared Contractors.’

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $101,982.40 - $155,521.60.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity. 

The Principal Procurement Specialist leads complex procurement efforts with a focus on federal construction subcontracting under FAR/DFARS, and DEAR acquisition regulations. This role is responsible for managing cradle-to-grave subcontracting activities, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation and alignment with project objectives and government requirements. 

Key Responsibilities

• Construction Subcontract Administration to develop and prepare master sub-procurement forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in contractual and purchase documents on project commitments. 
• Lead end-to-end subcontracting for large-scale federal construction projects, including RFQ/RFP development, source selection, negotiation, award, administration and closeout. 
• Mentor junior procurement personnel to Mission Support and Test Services requirements and procedures. Monitors personnel to ensure they receive appropriate training and development to satisfy job performance criteria and development objectives. 
• Review prime contract terminology and transfers applicable legal and commercial terms into a master sub procurement form. 
• Provides technical guidance on preparation, solicitation, negotiation, award and administration of procurement documents and coordinates procurement activities. May also provide staff leadership.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes procurement activities required to secure equipment, construction services, materials, and supplies.
• Develop and manage procurement documentation for source selection evaluations and ensure compliance with internal policies and federal acquisition guidelines.
• Assists in coordinating and monitoring the advance acquisition plan for major acquisitions, including the development of overall procurement strategy for managing the acquisition.
• Prepare and organize procurement-sponsored meetings, such as bid clarification and post-award meetings, to ensure complete understanding and agreement between Mission Support and Test Services LLC, the client, and the supplier on all contractual matters. 
• Assists in the implementation of the MSTS Quality Assurance Program by reporting quality activities and participating in reviews to ensure that quality requirements are met.
• Coordinates with requestors to obtain complete and approved technical and procurement packages that accurately describe the item or service required. Serve as the subject matter expert on procurement related items.
• Recommends approval or disapproval of non-competitive justifications and sole source requisitions to enforces policies and to obtain additional sources to preclude sole source noncompetitive purchases.
• Coordinates and provides surveillance of vendor performance to include documentation of any deviations or irregularities. Oversee prequalification and vetting of subcontractors, particularly small and disadvantaged businesses (SDBs, HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB).
• Recommends approval of requests for Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for anticipated and/or actual requirements.
• Review and validate Certified Payroll for compliance to Davis-Bacon Wage Determination and Project Labor Agreement (PLA).
• Coordinates with MSTS Law Department to obtain legal opinions and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) before and during the term of an agreement.
• Ensures that hazardous material procurement documents are properly identified and coded to aid the Traffic Organization in shipping and receiving hazardous materials.
• Promotes and implements small business; small, disadvantaged business; women-owned business; and labor-surplus programs to achieve DOE-assigned goals including vendor capability surveys, visits to suppliers’ facilities, and briefings at local conferences.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.