Subcontracts Manager

Brookhaven National Laboratory

. Oversee procurement and contractual agreements for Brookhaven National Laboratory .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,900 - $213,950 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement management, including contract negotiation, compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and oversight of complex contracts. Proven ability to lead teams, streamline processes, and manage high-dollar procurements within a scientific environment.

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Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)Contract NegotiationProcurement ManagementSupervisory ExperienceCritical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementCost-Reimbursement ContractsFixed-Price ContractsProcurement PlanningVendor Performance EvaluationCost/Price AnalysisMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointPeopleSoft

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam Motivation

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Procurement Professional (CPP)

Industry Keywords

Government Procurement ProcessService Contract ActEEO ComplianceBuy American ActSmall Business Subcontracting PlansResearch & Development ContractsHigh-Tech Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee procurement and contractual agreements for Brookhaven National Laboratory
Provide technical oversight, guidance, and leadership to purchasing and subcontracts professionals
Plan and execute subcontracts and other agreements supporting the Lab’s mission
Develop, negotiate, award, and manage large, high-dollar, complex contracts, including fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts
Manage procurement of equipment and services under Laboratory policies and procedures
Lead procurement planning, solicitations, quote and proposal evaluations, and source-selection committees
Advise user departments and staff on procurement methods and alternate products
Review contracts, monitor progress, evaluate vendor performance, and ensure compliance
Review change-order requests and assist with cost/price analysis
Maintain contract files in compliance with DOE, federal, state, local, and Laboratory requirements
Prepare memoranda, correspondence, reports, and responses to contract-related questions
Identify prospective proposers and develop new supply and service sources
Participate in vendor outreach
Oversee Blanket Ordering Agreements, contracts, service agreements, loans, and leases
Lead negotiations of contract terms and conditions
Improve operations, reduce turnaround times, and streamline processes
Research procurement matters, evaluate findings, and make independent decisions
Supervise functional areas, resources, and lower-level exempt and nonexempt staff
May perform Acting Procurement Operations Manager duties in the manager’s absence
May manage multiple functions
Occasionally travel in support of Procurement or DOE activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline
Minimum of six (6) years of full-time, directly related experience
Two of those years inclusive of supervisory and/or management experience
Demonstrated ability to handle project deadlines and high-dollar, complex equipment and/or service procurements
Thorough knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Familiarity with the Service Contract Act, EEO Compliance, Justifications for Non-Competitive Procurements, Buy American Act, Small Business Subcontracting Business Plans, Certificates of Cost and Pricing Data, and contract terms and conditions
In-depth understanding of the government procurement process from requirement inception through contract closeout
Must be self-motivated, resourceful, organized, and able to take ownership of assigned work
Ability to lead, manage, motivate, and create a high-performing team environment while maintaining compliance
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to work within a scientific facility under stringent timelines
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to interact effectively and respectfully with a diverse and international population
Ability to communicate effectively and operate a computer effectively
Visa sponsorship is not available
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential
Preferred: working knowledge of PeopleSoft
Preferred: master’s degree in business
Preferred: Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) or similar certification
Preferred: experience in scientific or high-tech environments, Cost Type Contracts, and Research & Development Contracts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive employee benefits program
Possibility of remote employment if the candidate is not local
Minimal travel to the Lab may be required if fully remote
Equal opportunity employer with reasonable accommodation for disabilities
DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential provided as part of onboarding