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Mission Support and Test Services Senior Material Planning & Control Specialist (PULSE Maintenance) in Mercury, Nevada
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.
Responsiblities
The Senior Material Planning & Control Specialist (PULSE Maintenance) is matrixed from the Material Planning & Control Group and will report to the PULSE Maintenance Supervisor under the Forward Area Maintenance Department. The position will provide Material Planning & Control Support to the PULSE Maintenance group, and projects as needed, at the Nevada National Security Site.
Key Responsibilities
Establish, maintain, and manage inventory data for PULSE operations.
Ensure compliance with material storage requirements.
Prepare reports, procedures and deliverables for management with material usage, trending, and other analysis.
Collect and analysis purchasing/inventory data to inform continuous improvement initiatives, comprehensive dashboard creation, process enhancements, asset management performance, and system reliability
Assist Project Managers, Engineers and Planners in completing customized statements of work for complex service agreements and sole source justifications for specialized project needs.
May act as Subcontract Technical Representative.
Process task order requests for subcontract support.
Coordinate with Design, Export Control, and Security for compliant release of drawings.
Collaborate with Engineers for acceptance criteria to procure complex machining of parts by vendors.
Participate in work planning process with Project Managers and Engineers to develop material lists and scheduling requirements.
Process credit card, catalog, and procurement requests in Oracle Fusion database to buy material.
Track and expedite the flow of material from requisition through delivery to the project.
Compile and maintain records and provide status reports on the materials requisitioned for projects.
Coordinate with procurement and receiving to ensure accountability of all purchased material.
Perform related work as assigned by Manager and Project Managers.
Qualifications
Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.
Bachelor’s degree in field or equivalent training and 5 years relevant experience in purchasing material control and planning.
Proficiency in computer software products such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Power BI, and P6 with high-level of proficiency in developing data analysis strongly preferred.
Experience and proficiency with material management, property management, procurement, or inventory systems preferred.
Experience with MAXIMO based inventory systems and Oracle based purchasing systems a plus.
Ability to work with Engineers, Scientists, Technicians, Procurement, outside agencies, customers/sponsors, suppliers, and other Material Planning Coordinators as required to administer project and program needs effectively.
Possess high-level interpersonal communication skills of an influencing and motivating nature to interface effectively with all levels of management and supply chain departments.
Strong sense of project urgency and ability to prioritize multiple urgent project procurements.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate in a professional positive manner with all levels of employees and management during very busy and frequently stressful situations.
Ability to exercise considerable discretion and judgment in performing work and conducting evaluations of operation/process effectiveness.
Able to work independently and without direct supervision to execute and monitor work assignments and meet established deadlines.
Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with policies, procedures, government laws, rules, and regulations, or standards.
Ability to execute work, problem solve and meet established deadlines.
The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada) Area 1 Building 01-380 at the Pulse Facility.
Work schedule for this position will be 4/10s, Monday-Thursday (subject to change).
Pre-placement physical examination, including a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy with 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: $80,579.20 - $120,868.80.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.