Vendor Liaison Specialist 2

Vendor Liaison Specialist 2 Req.

Number:

IRC143664

Organization :

ALDW/Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Engineering

City, State:

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Salary:

$80,400 - $127,900

Recruiter Name:

Lujan, Miranda

Recruiter Email:

mlujan@lanl.gov What You Will Do Join the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Engineering (ALDW), where you will contribute to the nation's stockpile stewardship mission and support critical weapons engineering and testing efforts. As a Vendor Liaison Specialist 2, you will play a key role in shaping and executing procurement and contractual activities that directly support this mission. In this position, you will collaborate closely with technical staff to plan, develop, and manage procurement packages from initiation through execution. You will help define contract specifications, including sole source and Buy American justifications, and support technical evaluations for complex subcontracts. Serving as a central point of coordination, you will act as a liaison between technical requesters, subcontractors, Acquisition Services Management (ASM), and Program Office stakeholders. Your work will ensure procurement activities meet safety, quality, and environmental requirements while aligning with Laboratory policies. You will also monitor contract performance, generate purchase requests, and ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment where your organizational, communication, and procurement expertise will make a meaningful impact. What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Procurement Expertise:

Demonstrated experience managing procurement documentation and processes, including Purchase Requests (PRs), exhibits, sole source justifications, Statements of Work (SOWs), and contracts. Proven ability to develop and administer technical contracts, along with hands-on experience utilizing procurement mechanisms such as PCards, Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs), and purchase orders.

Customer Service:

Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service while interacting professionally with personnel at all levels, including executive management and external vendors. Proven experience serving as a primary liaison among technical requesters, subcontractors, engineers, and business units to ensure timely and accurate procurement execution. Skilled at delivering high-quality support in fast-paced, dynamic environments and collaborating effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Communication Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication abilities, with a proven capacity to convey information clearly and concisely. Skilled at providing effective guidance and constructive feedback to diverse stakeholders.

Organizational Skills:

High attention to detail combined with strong organizational and analytical abilities. Capable of managing complex procurement processes, balancing multiple priorities, and adapting effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Education/Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant area from an accredited institution and a minimum of 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in weapons-related procurement. Experience managing a high volume of materials for multiple customers. Familiarity with DOE regulations and LANL procurement systems. Active DOE Q clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Work Schedule:

9/80 work schedule or a 5/40 work schedule.

Work Location:

The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. 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 one year. Note to

Applicants:

To receive full consideration, please submit a comprehensive cover letter addressing all minimum and desired qualifications along with your resume. Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory. 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 P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.