Deputy Procurement/Contracts Manager-Paducah, KY

About this role

The Deputy Procurement/Contracts Manager in Paducah, KY supports the Procurement/Contracts Manager in the execution and oversight of the organization's procurement and subcontracting program in compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR), and the approved purchasing  system. 

This position is a working supervisor role that awards and administers subcontracts and POs and provides day-to-day leadership to procurement personnel and ensures subcontracting activities are compliant, auditable, and aligned with DOE mission requirements.    Key Responsibilities  • Support management of procurement lifecycle activities including acquisition  planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, administration, and closeout.  • Ensure compliance with FAR, DEAR, DOE directives, and internal procurement  procedures.   • Review and approve procurement documentation, including price reasonableness  determinations, sole source justifications, and source selection records.  • Assist in acquisition strategy development, including contract type selection and  evaluation methodologies.  • Oversee subcontract administration activities, including modifications, funding  actions, and closeout.  • Ensure proper fl ow-down of required FAR/DEAR clauses.  • Support audit readiness and compliance with DOE procurement system reviews  (e.g., PERT/CPSR).  • Serve as an interface with DOE Contracting Officer (CO), internal project teams, and  functional organizations (e.g., Finance, Quality, Legal), and will attend and present  at periodic ETEBA or other small business conferences.  • Provide leadership, training, and guidance to procurement staff, support workload  management and performance oversight.  • Act on behalf of the Procurement / Contracts Manager, as delegated. 

Required Qualifications  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Contracts, or related fi eld. Education  beyond Bachelor's may be used as experience at company discretion.  • Minimum 10 years of federal procurement/subcontracting experience. Additional  experience may be used to meet education requirements at company discretion.  • Demonstrated experience working under FAR/DEAR within a DOE or federal  contractor environment.  • Experience supporting an approved purchasing system.  • Working knowledge of contract types, source selection, and cost/price analysis. 

Preferred Qualifications  • Experience supporting DOE programs (e.g., Environmental Management).  • Experience with DOE procurement system reviews (Procurement Evaluation & Re- engineering Team (PERT) or CPSR).  • Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint or similar systems.  • Professional certification (e.g., NCMA CPCM or CFCM). 

Key Competencies  • FAR/DEAR compliance and audit readiness  • Leadership and team development  • Strong written and verbal communication  • Negotiation and problem-solving  • Decision-making and risk management  Authority & Accountability  • Exercise delegated procurement authority in accordance with company policy.  • Accountable for compliant, documented, and auditable procurement actions.  • Supports timely execution of procurements critical to project performance. 

Working Conditions  Work in an office at a normal environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities or industrial fi eld environments). May also work at off-project sites representing the organization at various types of locations throughout the community for business purposes. Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous  chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed.  Ability to perform sedentary to light work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two person "buddy system"), non-repetitive, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of  force constantly, repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching. Ability to perform primary office duties including heavy computer usage. In some cases, radiological training may be required.  The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the overall purpose of this job.  This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. 

REAL ID:  For all enrollment appointments and NBIS background investigations, federal law  mandates (specifically FIPS-201-3) the use of only REAL ID Compliant State-Issued  Identification or Driver's Licenses.   "Departments and Agencies SHALL ensure that driver's licenses and ID cards  presented by applicants comply with [REAL-ID] when required pursuant to DHS  regulations. [6 CFR 37.5]." 

        Compensation Details: $116,000-$189,00         The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.   Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: • Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving

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