Overview
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. In this environment, the best ideas need to be voiced and every opinion matters. As such, MSTS places great value on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce, with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, and perspectives.
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.
Responsibilities
The future is what you make it.
When you join Mission Support and Test Services ( MSTS), you become a member of our team of innovators and doers who strive to move the mission forward.
The Contract Manager is responsible in leading and executing the strategic direction of the functions and develop a robust plan in which these objectives will be achieved. As the Contract Manager, you will lead a team of Contract Administrators, tasked with improving the relationships and continue to add credibility and value to internal and external customers. This position manages the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) Prime Contract Administration organization and is responsible for overseeing and directing key initiatives within the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the Manager over Prime Contract Management for MSTS reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Management.
Use your expertise and acumen in Prime Contract Management to direct a team and drive cross-function teamwork to achieve key metrics.
Be a strategic leader by establishing team direction, schedules, and key objectives with a focus on driving excellence among the teams.
Must have the ability to directly engage and integrate new processes within the organizational leadership in a dynamic and proactive manner.
Lead the administration of the NNSS Prime Contract to ensure the company complies with all requirements.
Negotiate modifications to the prime contract, execute agreements with other strategic partner government agencies, and oversee the completion of reports/correspondence/deliverables to the government customer.
Collaborate with organizations across the division, MSTS, the Nevada Enterprise, and NNSA.
Ability to identify and resolve issues and conflicts within and between various teams
Provide sound guidance regarding "Best Practice" methodologies and implement improvements based on commercial standards in the market.
Maintain applicable company policies and procedures.
Coach and mentor staff.
Motivate personnel to assure their success in the execution of their duties.
Develop, document, implement, and maintain performance standards and establish performance metrics.
Identify key areas of improvement to drive continuous progression in all business metrics and successfully working with Supervisors and Senior Leadership.
Evaluate the talent of the organization and make appropriate changes where needed.
Drive positive culture change, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Conducts strategic and tactical management planning.
Act as senior level advisor to peers and management team on issues that affect company performance and business relationships.
Manage the Prime Contracts Management team budget and other financial measures.
Promote 'organizational learning' concepts and provides leadership that encourages continuous improvement
Establish clear responsibility and accountability for carrying out requirements.
Anticipate risks and assures risks inherent in operations are identified, controlled, or transferred.
Create an environment where employees feel safe to raise issues, empowered to address issues, and supported to resolve issues.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent training and experience, plus a minimum of 14 years of related and progressively responsible experience.
Bachelor's degree in Business is preferred.
10+ years of leadership experience in a Supply Chain Management/Prime Contract Management environment.
Procurement and prime contract administration experience, preferably in the federal government space.
Demonstrated experience to apply the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies required to successfully perform the job.
Expert knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and experience managing a procurement system based on the FAR.
Expert negotiator with extensive experience executing and or administering agreements with both federal and commercial entities.
Experience working with the DOORS program, or similar, preferred.
Demonstrated skill to establish and maintain strong and effective customer relations and to anticipate change and adjust promptly and effectively.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interface with all levels of the organization and conduct oral presentations to senior managers, committees, or large gatherings as necessary.
We value:
Six Sigma Green-Belt Certification
Significant experience leading operations with many products and channels/customers
Deep understanding and experience in Forecast and Planning process
Understanding of lean, integrated supply chain principles
System or other process improvement systems
Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills
Ability of prioritizing tasks and handling conflicting priorities
Ability to communicate with other areas (in/out) of the plant
Quick response and proactive mindset to drive results
Ability to lead/drive change, and influence/mentor other s
The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Work schedule will be either 4/10s or 5/8s (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.
MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. ReferenceDOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) , "Personnel Security". If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in10 CFR Part 707.4 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=14b1c770db022992d237769fbe9fc519&mc=true&node=se10.4.707 14&rgn=div8) , "Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites," will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference10 CFR Part 709 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title10/10cfr709 main_02.tpl) , "Counterintelligence Evaluation Program."
MSTS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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: $ 148,324.80 - 237,328.00.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
Posted Date1 week ago(10/8/2024 7:00 PM)
Job ID2024-7856
of Openings1
CategoryManagement
TypeFull-Time
Location : CityNorth Las Vegas
Location : State/Province (Full Name)Nevada
