• Develop necessary understanding requirements from the Princeton Technical Requestor, to formulate a strong Request for Proposals that adequately mitigates risk in accordance with procedures. Structure thelevel-of-effort and administer the subcontract accordingly.
• Consider and utilize the appropriate subcontract types. Fully review and address any exceptions and/orvariances in proposals received, and consult with General Counsel for legal support when necessary.
• Demonstrate expert ability to manage workload, effectively prioritize numerous time-sensitive projects, Utilize Acquisition Milestone Schedules to promote efficient acquisition methodology for each project, while meeting project deadlines and managing the workflow of the acquisition process.
• Negotiate and execute complex agreements within the prescribed cycle-time parameters. Document filesappropriately and accurately in standard formats. Develop clear, unambiguous subcontracts which stronglymitigate risk in accordance with the PPPL Procurement Policies and Procedures Manual (PPPM), Prime Contract requirements, and defensible best business practices.
• Comprehend, interpret and flow-down Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as required.
• Cultivate and exhibit proficient knowledge of the PPPM, applying its precepts accurately in daily work
• practices and products.
• Effectively and independently use assigned authority in all aspects of the procurement process with minimal management review and revision.
• Consistently employ critical thinking skills and independent problem-solving techniques, including leading procurement/technical meetings and effective inter-stakeholder communications, to minimize risk and promote the value of the procurement process.
• Perform closeout of subcontracts in accordance with the PPPM and within established financial and operational guidelines.

• Support Procurement management & compliance objectives by contributing to procurement file reviews as needed.
• Offer mentorship, assistance, and quality assessment for junior members of the Procurement staff.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the procurement process by using and developing standard tools, templates, and effective contract language appropriately.
• Engage in discussions of lessons learned and corrective action plans, and then assist in implementation of suggested remedies.
• Represent the Procurement Division as a subject matter expert and address incoming process and policy inquiries.

• Create clear, effective, concise and meaningful written and verbal communications with requestors, project stakeholders, management, and subcontractors in all phases of subcontract administration,
• Demonstrate commitment to the role and assignment as Procurement Liaison to projects, events, programs, and stakeholder outreach.
• Cultivate opportunities to promote a positive image of the Procurement Department and the acquisition process by reaching out to customers to communicate requirements and procedures, listening to fully understand project requirements, and then combining all data received into complete and accurate subcontracting work products.
• Exhibit cooperative, collaborative, and professional behavior with all branches of Business Operations and the Laboratory community.
• Outreach and benchmark with other DOE Managing & Operating Contractors (M&O's) to increase the knowledge base required to resolve issues and implement processes that lead to best practices.

• Positive attitude towards accepting assigned tasks. Proactive approach to data gathering, stakeholder buy-in, management reviews, and timely execution and delivery of successful projects. Significant involvement in process improvement analysis & implementation is required.

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