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Job description
Deputy Procurement/Contracts Manager-Paducah, KY
The Deputy Procurement/Contracts Manager in Paducah, KY supports the Procurement/Contracts Manager in the execution and oversight of the organization's procurement and subcontracting program in compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR), and the approved purchasing system.
This position is a working supervisor role that awards and administers subcontracts and POs and provides day-to-day leadership to procurement personnel and ensures subcontracting activities are compliant, auditable, and aligned with DOE mission requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Support management of procurement lifecycle activities including acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, administration, and closeout.
Ensure compliance with FAR, DEAR, DOE directives, and internal procurement procedures.
Review and approve procurement documentation, including price reasonableness determinations, sole source justifications, and source selection records.
Assist in acquisition strategy development, including contract type selection and evaluation methodologies.
Oversee subcontract administration activities, including modifications, funding actions, and closeout.
Ensure proper flow-down of required FAR/DEAR clauses.
Support audit readiness and compliance with DOE procurement system reviews (e.g., PERT/CPSR).
Serve as an interface with DOE Contracting Officer (CO), internal project teams, and functional organizations (e.g., Finance, Quality, Legal), and will attend and present at periodic ETEBA or other small business conferences.
Provide leadership, training, and guidance to procurement staff, support workload management and performance oversight.
Act on behalf of the Procurement / Contracts Manager, as delegated.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Contracts, or related field. Education beyond Bachelor's may be used as experience at company discretion.
Minimum 10 years of federal procurement/subcontracting experience. Additional experience may be used to meet education requirements at company discretion.
Demonstrated experience working under FAR/DEAR within a DOE or federal contractor environment.
Experience supporting an approved purchasing system.
Working knowledge of contract types, source selection, and cost/price analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting DOE programs (e.g., Environmental Management).
Experience with DOE procurement system reviews (Procurement Evaluation & Re-engineering Team (PERT) or CPSR).
Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint or similar systems.
Professional certification (e.g., NCMA CPCM or CFCM).
Key Competencies
FAR/DEAR compliance and audit readiness
Leadership and team development
Strong written and verbal communication
Negotiation and problem-solving
Decision-making and risk management
Authority & Accountability
Working Conditions
Work in an office at a normal environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities or industrial field environments). May also work at off-project sites representing the organization at various types of locations throughout the community for business purposes. Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed. Ability to perform sedentary to light work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two person "buddy system"), non-repetitive, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly, repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching. Ability to perform primary office duties including heavy computer usage. In some cases, radiological training may be required.
Compensation Details: $116,000-$189,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Worksite address
paducah, KY, 42001, US
Who can apply
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