What You Will Do

The Procurement Engineering & Acquisitions Management Group (SCL-1) within the Weapons Production Directorate is seeking a highly organized, self-motivated and customer service driven Material Status Specialist (Production Control Specialist 2). The selected candidate will effectively and compliantly review and track Construction and Equipment Installation related procurement activities. Tasks will include but are not limited to: corresponding with suppliers and customers, tracking and expediting materials, tracking inventory data and performing data quality reviews in various procurement tracking software systems. The Material Status Specialists of SCL-1 play an integral role in ensuring Lab-wide milestones and deliverables are met.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Functionality

• Demonstrates ability to comply with industry practices, policies, and procedures specifically relating to procurement and quality.
• Proven record of reliability and follow through on assigned tasks.
• Experience in material management.
• Proven record of using independent judgment and initiative to prepare reports for various customers by reviewing procurement related databases and documentation.
• Proven ability to analyze large volumes of data and perform quality checks for accuracy and identify areas for process improvements.

Computing/Business Systems

Above average computer skills and demonstrated proficient experience with relational databases and Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, Share Point and inventory management software.

Customer Service

Exceptional customer service skills. Proven ability to provide clear, concise guidance to others in sometimes-stressful situations. Experience interacting professionally with all types of personnel, including external vendors and executive management.

Communication

Demonstrated written and oral communication skills in a customer service-related setting. Ability to tactfully communicate findings and make recommendations.

Creative Problem Solving

Demonstrated ability to offer innovative solutions while remaining compliant with governing policies or rules.

Organizational Skills

Possess high attention to detail. Demonstrated organizational skills, analytical thinking, and observational skills. Proven ability to multi-task and adjust to the workings of a dynamic and cohesive fast-paced team environment.

Education/Experience

Position requires 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing multiple procurement and inventory control systems
• Experience managing inventory or purchasing material in a high-regulated environment
• Awareness and willingness to learn supply chain management practices
• Experience tracking and expediting material and providing frequent status updates
• Awareness and willingness to learn industry quality drivers (NAP401.1, NQA-1, etc.)
• Active DOE Q clearance

Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and has locations in Los Alamos and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite (up to 80%) and partially offsite within a 2-hour ground commute to LANL's main campus in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Onsite attendance is expected for this position and is not considered a Telework or Remote position. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive resume reflective of your relevant experience to the minimum job requirements and desired qualifications stated above.Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory 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. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.