Prime Contract Professional

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Prime Contract Professional to work on our Management and Operations team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off. The Prime Contact Professional supports key relationships between the laboratory and the applicable federal agency. You will Integrate contract administration, government relations, and business operations while leveraging contractual expertise to ensure compliance, performance assurance, and strategic alignment, positioning the laboratory as a trusted partner by guiding decisions, removing barriers, and managing risk. Responsibilities include providing strategic contractual consultation to laboratory leadership at all levels on complex contract issues, compliance strategies, requirements, and risk mitigation.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Prime Contract Manager who serves as a key liaison with the DOE Contracting Officer and Lab leadership on all prime contract matters. Support engagement activities—including meetings, presentations, and briefings—to ensure clear communication of requirements, expectations, and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to support and strengthen relationships with DOE customers, fostering effective partnerships aligned with mission objectives.
• Facilitate contract administration and modification processes to maintain the integrity of the Prime Contract. Ensure all documentation is accurate, current, and aligned with sponsor expectations as mission requirements and operational commitments evolve.
• Provide strategic contractual guidance to laboratory leadership on complex contract issues, including compliance strategies, requirements interpretation, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts across cross-functional teams—including Legal, Technology Deployment, R&D Directorates, Export Control, Contractor Assurance, and Requirements Management—to ensure alignment with contractual obligations and protection of laboratory interests.
• Deliver writing and editorial support for complex or sensitive official communications, including correspondence related to cost allowability, contract scope interpretation, and other high-impact contractual matters. Ensure messaging reflects appropriate tone, technical accuracy, and alignment with contractual and organizational strategy.
• Interpret and apply Prime Contract terms, conditions, clauses, and provisions to ensure compliance and consistent application across laboratory operations.
• Conduct cost allowability reviews in accordance with FAR, DEAR, CAS, and other applicable regulations, providing clear determinations and supporting rationale.
• Administer contract performance assurance activities, including coordination and submission of PEMP reporting, execution of self-assessments, and analysis of performance metrics.
• Support administration of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables by tracking schedules, coordinating reviews, and ensuring timely, accurate submissions.
• Maintain thorough and defensible documentation to support decisions, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Represent the Prime Contract Management organization in directorate-level initiatives, including process improvement efforts, problem resolution, and system development and testing.

• Level 3-Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Public Administration, Contract Management, Law, or a related field and 5 years of experience OR a Master’s Degree and 2 years.
• Level 4-Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Public Administration, Contract Management, Law, or a related field and 9 years of experience OR a Master’s Degree and 6 years.
• Relevant experience commensurate with level.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a “L” or “Q” clearance, depending on the work assignment.

• Advanced degree.
• Experience with M&O prime contracts, subcontracts, or other federal contracting.

The pay range for this position is:

Level 3-Salary grade 430 ( $66,504- $136,356)/ Level 4-Salary grade 440 ($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.

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

About Us

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.

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 www.sss.gov .

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.

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