UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Contracts Manager opportunity in Carlsbad, NM at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).

Work Location: On-Site at WIPP preferred, A hybrid or remote work arrangement may be considered.
Per diem is available for those who qualify.
U.S. Citizenship required

The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is the nation’s only permanent nuclear waste repository for defense-generated transuranic (TRU) waste generated from Department of Energy (DOE) sites across the country. Waste is permanently isolated over 2,000 feet underground in deep salt beds.

Duties:
• Responsible for the award and subcontract administration of goods, inventory, equipment, system upgrades and/or services required to support the WIPP site.
• Must ensure compliance with the prime contract, Department of Energy (DOE) Acquisition regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and maintain good business practices for the organization.
• Will need to be capable making critical decisions, weighting all risk factors against site requirements and schedule needs, and seeking necessary approvals to ensure exceptional acquisition performance.
• Must be able to lead a large team of experienced acquisition professionals and support personnel in addition to routine communication with federal oversight staff.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• (10) years of work-related experience in procurement and contract management
• Experience in Department of Energy (DOE) Acquisition regulations, Federal Contract Management or Department of Defense (DOD) desired.
• Experience in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquistion Regulations (DEAR) and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).
• Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards.
• Experience negotiating contract terminations, claims, REAs.
• Must be a US citizen.

UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.
UDR also supports a drug-free work environment. UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

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