Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS), the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Situated on the outskirts of South Carolina, SRNL is located approximately 20 minutes from Augusta, Georgia (home of the annual Master’s Golf Tournament) and 30 minutes from Fort Gordon (home of the new US Army Cyber Command). The complex is one hour from South Carolina's Capital: Columbia, within three hours of Charleston's beaches, and just a couple of hours from Greenville/Spartanburg, SC. Aiken is known for its famous thoroughbred horses, southern hospitality, growing community, thriving school district, numerous parks and golf courses, great weather, spacious avenues, and historical large and impressive homes.

The Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Representative to work in the Contract Management division of Business Services.

The selected candidate will be instrumental in developing contractual agreements for Battelle Savannah River Alliance, LLC (BSRA). Successful negotiation, administration, and management of agreements facilitates growth of SRNL as a leader in scientific achievement and innovation. In addition, the selected candidate will be responsible for negotiating new contractual agreements where BSRA is performing reimbursable work for external clients and developing comprehensive, complete, agreement documentation; as well as managing a portfolio of assigned, pending, and existing agreements. Responsible for counseling research staff on statutory and policy requirements for implementing these partnership mechanisms and represent SRNL interests to external clients.

Subject agreement types are as follows:

• Licensing – Exclusive or Nonexclusive agreements to license SRNL-developed patents and technologies.
• Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) agreements with non-federal entities
• Memorandum Purchase Orders (MPO) including interfacing with Lab-to-lab Ariba Network
• Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) that facilitate collaborative research with external partners
• Agreement to Commercialize Technology (ACT), establish programmatic infrastructure for this new agreement type
• DOE-NNSA Work Authorizations

Additional responsibilities include:

• Interface with BSRA General Counsel to ensure acceptability of contractual legal terms and conditions
• Support research staff with technical proposal submittals
• Establish and maintain effective communication and positive working relationships with internal/external customers and stakeholders
• Effectively manage competing priorities to manage challenging deadlines
• Use internal systems and databases to submit and track agreement status
• Support BSRA’s Prime Contract with DOE as required.

Clearance Required to Perform Job?

L

Basic Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and at least 3 years of experience in sponsored research proposals and agreements, including negotiating federal government contracts, technology licenses, and other agreements.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and recommend process improvements.
• Communicate effectively with a wide variety of professionals in various fields including science, legal, business etc.
• Excellent interpersonal, organization, time management, oral and written communication, and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on customer interaction with sponsoring organizations.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team environment.
• Perform consistently and professionally while under pressure.
• Meet deadlines and achieve results while maintaining the integrity of the contracting process.

Other Required Qualifications

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a business-related field and at least 10+ years of related experience.
• Familiarity/working knowledge of federal regulations (FAR, DEAR) surrounding SPPs, CRADAs, and Licenses.
• Actual Contracts Department experience working in a federal research laboratory environment is highly desirable, or experience negotiating federal government contracts.
• Experience in working with information of a business sensitive nature, with proven ability to meet this responsibility in a professional and ethical manner.

Competency #1

Deliver Results

Competency Description #1

Understand job responsibilities and be accountable for results.
Meet goals and strive for customer satisfaction and corporate success.
Make sound workplace and business decisions.
Keep commitments and promises.
Plan work in a responsible manner, balancing company goals vs. schedule, budget, safety and resources.
Elevate issues early to avoid surprises.

Competency #2

Shape the Future

Competency Description #2

Adapt and perform consistently under changing requirements and dynamic work situations.
Take initiative to offer or try a new approach to make the team and the company more successful.
Foster business success by offering and supporting different perspectives.
Continuously improve in job performance.
Take on stretch or rotational assignments to support company initiatives and achieve self development.

Competency #3

Build Relationships

Competency Description #3

Build and maintain good working relationships with everyone.
Maintain a customer-focused attitude and strive to satisfy the customer.
Communicate in a clear, respectful manner with everyone. Publicly recognize others for a job well done.
Provide open and timely feedback regarding meeting and delivering commitments.

Competency #4

Energize & Recognize Team

Competency Description #4

Work with team members to ensure team, department, and divisional goals are met.
Communicate in a clear, respectful manner with team and management.
Collaborate and share with other team members to promote knowledge transfer.
Mentor, guide, and provide assistance to newer employees.
Promote teamwork and support other members of the organization.
Ask for help and support when needed.
Recognize colleagues for their achievements.

Competency #5

Model Excellence

Competency Description #5

Behave in a professional manner demonstrating integrity, ethics, and a high standard of values.Deliver your work with pride and ownership.Respect others’ knowledge, skills, and experiences.Seek to appropriately identify and resolve challenges.Work to make the organization, company, and mission more successful.Apply Continuous Improvement processes to work scopes to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.Strive to exceed expectations in task completion.Embrace the company’s culture of service, excellence, and stewardship.Take personal responsibility to care for equipment and resources.Adhere to conduct of operations principles.

Note:
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

Job Expires

23-May-2023


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