Acquisition Integration Specialist
Employer: Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure · Location: Richland, WA · Posting: 41427 · Type: Full-Time · Pay: $67,788-$103,400/yr
Duties
Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) delivers exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. H2C leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup, including closure of the legacy waste tanks at Hanford containing 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste. Joining H2C means becoming part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." At H2C, our culture is deeply rooted in our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, which guide our efforts on the Hanford Site and within our communities. Our vision to tackle the Department of Energy's largest environmental challenge reflects our commitment to leaving a positive legacy for future generations. We strive to deliver exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. Our values emphasize living safely, acting with integrity, and working collaboratively as a team. We encourage innovation, personal accountability, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission and celebrate our achievements. By embracing these principles, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact today and for the future. H2C is looking for an Acquisition Integration Specialist (AIS) in the Procurement Integration department. The AIS is responsible for supporting or developing procurement strategies, initiating procurement actions, administering and providing support for subcontracts which may include schedule, cost control, and technical oversight that varies in both scope and complexity. Serves as connection between the Project Team, Procurement Department, and Subcontractor regarding technical and/or administrative issues after award of contract or agreement and supports verification that work activities are successfully completed per the stated terms and conditions. Contributes to, or initiates and coordinates, the development of Subcontract Statements of Work (SOW) and helps to ensure technical evaluation criteria are included for solicitation. Initiates and develops compliant contract requisitions of varying complexity and all other required/applicable documents. Qualify and perform as a fully competent Acquisition Integration Specialist (AIS) as appropriate to perform assigned duties and responsibilities. Specific duties include but are not limited to: *Become knowledgeable in the use of Asset Suite for development of compliant requisitions, Contract Change Requests (CCR), and review of invoices. *Serve as an approver on administrative requisitions, Contract Change Requests, and invoices. *Provide input as requested on applicable policies and procedures to ensure compliance. *Assist in investigating and resolving disputes, concerns, and issues that may arise between management, buyers, subcontractors and technical representatives within H2C. *Serve as point of contact for all communications between the subcontractor and H2C regarding routine, day-to-day administrative and/or technical matters. *Assist with monitoring the progress of the subcontract to ensure funding limitations or period of performance are not exceeded. *Assist in providing day-to-day administration of subcontracts in accordance with Procurement procedures and AIS qualifications. *May assist in supporting buyer in negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors. *Perform invoice reviews to assure pay requests are in accordance with administrative contract requirements and assist ensuring technical reviews are complete and sufficient backup documentation is attached. *Participate in procurement planning discussions relating to acquisition strategy development activities. *Assist in implementing, supporting, and monitoring procurement reporting systems to meet project requirements. *Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Grade 13: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or other related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. Successfully completes the AIS Qualification within sixty (60) days of hire and maintains qualification accordingly. Grade 14: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or other related discipline and one (1) year of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Successfully completes the AIS Qualification within sixty (60) days of hire and maintains qualification accordingly. Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased. Grade 15: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or other related discipline and two (2) years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Successfully completes the AIS Qualification within sixty (60) days of hire and maintains qualification accordingly. Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.
Compensation
In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, H2C takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial grade and salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made at the appropriate grade level and within the targeted hiring range posted according to these factors. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration. Hiring Range Minimum: $67,788 Hiring Range Maximum: $103,400 H2C offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits Depending on the nature of your employment with H2C, you can expect the following: - A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply). - Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required). Note: employment at H2C involves working in the office or in the field depending on the role.