• Conduct In-Depth Research: Perform detailed market and company research to identify potential candidates using Boolean search, resume databases, social media, networking sites, and other creative channels. • Source & Screen Candidates: Engage potential candidates through referrals, networking, and advanced sourcing techniques to build a strong talent pool. • Collaborate & Communicate: Work with the recruiting team to align sourcing strategies with client needs and provide regular updates on search progress. • Solicit and pursue referrals from business networks and/or internal referrals. • Leverage Technology: Use proprietary tools, technology platforms, and email campaigns to engage with and attract candidates. • Track, record, and monitor recruitment activities and progress with company systems. • Metrics & Reporting: Measure the success of sourcing efforts, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize results.

• Conduct In-Depth Research: Perform detailed market and company research to identify potential candidates using Boolean search, resume databases, social media, networking sites, and other creative channels. • Source & Screen Candidates: Engage potential candidates through referrals, networking, and advanced sourcing techniques to build a strong talent pool. • Collaborate & Communicate: Work with the recruiting team to align sourcing strategies with client needs and provide regular updates on search progress. • Solicit and pursue referrals from business networks and/or internal referrals. • Leverage Technology: Use proprietary tools, technology platforms, and email campaigns to engage with and attract candidates. • Track, record, and monitor recruitment activities and progress with company systems. • Metrics & Reporting: Measure the success of sourcing efforts, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize results.

• Manage the purchasing process from selecting suppliers to providing guidance on sourcing and procurement processes. • Prepare and process purchase orders and purchase requisitions, and maintain documentation of the acquisition of goods and services • Promote a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs. • Collaborating with IT, create documentation around evaluation, integration, and governance following IT best practices for application adoption, license provisioning, security, privacy, and user on- and off-boarding. • Develop and track action plans for upcoming renewal dates. • Assist stakeholders with identifying tools to increase business effectiveness. • Build and manage the selection of preferred vendors and document the selection process for those vendors. • Sourcing, negotiating, and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms. • Request for Proposals (RFPs) and contracts. • Evaluates and analyzes purchasing trend and price trend to identify forecasting demand and minimize purchasing costs. • Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility. • Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers. • Coordinate payment, delivery, scheduling, and organization of purchases, and place orders to ensure ongoing supply, if needed. • Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements. • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Role Description Lindahl Reed is hiring for a Procurement/Contract Specialist to support the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Acquisition Management (OAM) APM-10 in Washington, DC, Germantown, MD, and Albuquerque, NM. This position will support the OAM mission which includes the responsibility for cradle to grave contracts support as well as financial assistance and Interagency Agreements. Some of the support activities include: - Planning - Solicitation - Proposal analysis - Negotiation and award of technical support services, studies, services, supplies, and equipment Products or services include first-of-a-kind items which are modified or designed for the specific purpose, characterized by performance specifications, prototype development, testing requirements, and specialized terms and conditions. The Acquisition/Contract Specialist will provide support services to include: - Requirements development - Pre-solicitation - Solicitation - Post-award - Acquisition policy - Administration - Closeout activities Qualifications - Minimum of 10 years of Federal contracting experience - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in the appropriate disciplines, or equivalent Requirements - Provide support in the area of business administration and pre-procurement planning. - Provide overall business analysis recommendations and reports for this project. - Provide expert contracting consultation and program analytical activities. - Demonstrate knowledge of contracting and financial assistance procedures, types, and methods. - Responsible for developing, preparing, and presenting terms and conditions in proposals related to the award of contracts. - Provide analysis of procurement policies and procedures. - Demonstrate ability to ensure reports and deliverables meet expectations. - Review project execution regularly to ensure contractual and financial objectives are completed. - Demonstrate evidence of possessing excellent oral and written communications skills. Preferred Experience - Cost-Plus acquisitions - Multiple Award Contracts/Task Orders - Contracting for work performed outside CONUS - Department of Energy SBIR Phase III acquisitions - Performance Based Payments - Construction/A&E Experience is preferred - Expertise in FAR Part 36 - Specialized Experience advising Acquisition Policy, strategic sourcing, category management, performing contract file review and independent project reviews (IPRs) Benefits - Medical Benefits - Dental Benefits - Vision Benefits - Retirement Plan - Company paid Basic Life, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability - Flexible Spending Account - Paid Time Off/11 Federal Holidays - Professional and Educational Development - And other benefits