Acquisition Analyst

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an Acquisition Analyst to work within the Acquisition & Contracts Management organization. You will act independently to support Policy & Assurance functions, ensuring compliant contracting activities that connect resources to research. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our EROB facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho with every other Friday off.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• In accordance with the applicable directives, federal regulations (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)), maintain knowledge of policies and procedures to ensure effective risk mitigation and efficient operation of contract related activities.
• Assess, evaluate, and coordinate process improvement for contract/procurement actions for assigned functional programs to support INL mission accomplish.
• Assess, approve, and/or develop Acquisition & Contracts Management (A&CM) forms and documents.
• Act as a change agent (obtain buy-in and lead implementation of new processes).
• Maintain precise documentation to justify decisions, conclusions, findings, or recommendations.
• Assure INL's interests are protected by taking a proactive approach in identifying and assessing risks; identify, develop, and implement process improvements and identify areas where automation efforts could improve current processes.
• Interface with acquisitions, finance, business offices, internal audit, and other relevant organizations to support internal processes and controls, as well as coordinate with other necessary departments as needed to ensure INL's business interests are protected.
• Use computer systems or applications to access, create, edit, print, send, retrieve, or manipulate analytical data, files, or other information to provide required and/or ad-hoc reports as necessary.
• Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of information requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Devise solutions based on limited information and precedent and adapt existing approaches to resolve issues.
• Represent the A&CM organization in directorate and business management activities such as process improvements, problem resolution, system development, and testing.
• Use evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select the right course of action.
• Identify, enhance and develop processes and procedures to maximize the efficiencies of the business to which the support is being provided.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to other professional peers, customers, and/or vendors.
• Collaborate with others and/or work within acquisition and cross-functional teams to address challenges, institute improvements, and achieve organizational objectives.
• May aid in the development of laboratory policies and standards for managing and administering agreements necessary to perform INL research and operations activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Areas of Specialization:

Compliance Acquisition Analyst

• Perform assessments to ensure compliance with policies and support benchmarking efforts with other laboratories and entities to verify agreement on best practices and develop and deliver training to staff.
• Compliance responsibilities will include the development of compliance strategies, maturation of the compliance program, performance of internal assessments, analyzing compliance data to manage/mitigate risks, and supporting of internal/external audits.

Policy Acquisition Analyst

• Evaluate potential deviations from policy and recommend solutions to mitigate risk to INL.
• Maintain and enhance acquisition policies, procedures, forms, and other documents.
• Ensure policies balance compliance to regulations, while enabling efficient operations.
• Evaluate prime contract requirements, risk, and legal counsel, etc., to develop, edit, and maintain contract general provisions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 3: Bachelor's degree in business or another related field from an accredited institution and 5+ years of experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree in business or another related field from an accredited institution and 9+ years of experience.
• Advanced degree such as a Master's in Acquisition and Contracts Management or MBA is helpful.
• Relevant experience includes: compliance assessments, policy review and interpretation, or similar, ideally in a highly-regulated environment such as a National Laboratory.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level #3: ($66,504 - $136,356) / Level #4: ($79,344 - $162,732) . At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires the operation of office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

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