Vendor Management Program Lead

Job Description

Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for! INL is hiring a Vendor Management Program Lead to join our Acquisitions and Contracts Business Management Office to assist our small businesses, provide vendor management strategy, and help expand our business supplier base. . Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls EROB facility with every other Friday off. You will report to the Associate Director of Acquisition & Contracts Management with no direct reports. Responsibilities Include:

• Support mission organizations with understanding the requirements of the Small Business Program, identifying opportunities for small business participation.
• Perform market analysis, including Expression of Interest support, and help identify adequate resources for small business opportunities.
• Engage with acquisition staff to ensure small business and solicitation requirements are being met.
• Perform data analysis to identify opportunities to strategically use small business in successful completion of INL missions.
• Actively engage with small businesses seeking to support INL missions.
• Actively engage in supplier development and education, including implementation of a vendor management strategy.
• Assess utilization of different contracting mechanisms to incentivize new vendor participation in solicitations.
• Actively participate in small business conferences as a presenter and in networking situations.

Qualifications: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business, communications, marketing or related field and 5 or more years of relevant experience OR Master's degree and 2 or more years of relevant experience

• Excellent public speaking skills.
• You will proactively plan and manage several projects at once.
• Ability to strategically mature an existing program.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is a level 440 ($75,804 -$155,496). At Idaho Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, security, and environmental missions. 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 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 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 , , , , , , , , protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of are strongly encouraged to apply. 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. Other Information When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration. INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.