Job Description

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.

MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

Responsibilities

Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) is seeking a Business Specialist to join our Contracts and Procurement Business Operations team. This role is both customer-facing and internally focused and will be a key leader of the Expediter program for procurements conducted across the (NNSS).

Key Responsibilities

Develop plans and strategies for the Expediter 2.0 program designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Expediting activities across the enterprise
Oversee the end-to-end tracking of procurement products, providing advanced analytical insights and proactive customer support for all outstanding requisitions to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
Leverage specialized Supply Chain systems to conduct in-depth research, identify trends, and generate comprehensive reports that inform strategic procurement decisions and optimize operational efficiency.
Design, develop, and maintain dynamic dashboards, complex spreadsheets, and other reporting tools to monitor key performance indicators, communicate critical procurement metrics, and support data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Serve as the primary liaison, expertly navigating complex relationships between the Contracts & Procurement organization and diverse internal departments, as well as external vendors and partners, to facilitate seamless operations and strategic alignment.
Cultivate and nurture high-value relationships with Procurement Specialists, Warehouse operations, Accounts Payable, Program Integration Office, and external vendors to foster collaborative environments and drive mutual success.
Act as the initial point of contact for the entire Enterprise regarding procurement status inquiries, proactively participating in Integrated Project Team meetings to provide expert guidance and resolve complex issues.
Lead initiatives for continuous process improvement within procurement operations, identifying inefficiencies, proposing innovative solutions, and implementing best practices to enhance organizational agility and responsiveness.
Develop, refine, and implement advanced expediting processes that strategically prioritize and accelerate critical procurements, directly supporting operational continuity and maximizing customer satisfaction.
Other responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications

Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.

Bachelor’s degree in related field and at least 12 years’ of professional level experience, or equivalent training and experience.
Experience in a supply chain organization – expediting, purchasing or logistics.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully across organizational boundaries.
Must have strong research and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated self-started with the ability to successfully formulate solutions to complex problems and work independently on assigned tasks.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, adept at building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders across internal departments and external vendors.
Proven ability to design, develop, and implement dynamic expediting processes and reporting systems from the ground up, with a focus on improving efficiency and effectiveness.
Demonstrated capacity to perform under pressure, proactively resolve complex issues, and strategically prioritize critical procurements to ensure operational continuity and timely delivery.
Demonstrated self-started with the ability to successfully formulate solutions to complex problems and work independently on assigned tasks.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Work schedule will be either 4/10s, 9/80s or 5/8s (subject to change).
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Ability to obtain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the Department of Energy Order 206.2, ‘Identity, Credential, and Access Management,’ and Supplemental Directive NNSA SD 206.2, ‘Implementation of Personal Identity Verification for Uncleared Contractors.’

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $117,426.20 - $182,010.60

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.

Contracts and Procurement Business Specialist (Expeditor)

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