What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract and Procurement Attorney position at Pantex?
Location: Pantex Plant, Amarillo, TX
Job Title: Contract and Procurement Attorney
Career Level From: Senior Specialist
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Legal (50001078)
Job Specialty: Legal General
Job Title: Contract and Procurement Attorney
Career Level From: Senior Specialist
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Legal (50001078)
Job Specialty: Legal General
What You'll Do
This Legal General Contractor Attorney position is an integral part of the PanTeXas Deterrence, LLC (PXD) Legal department with the following responsibilities:
- Provide general legal advice on all aspects of company business; may include transactional advice regarding subcontracts and procurement matters at all stages of the acquisition process, prime contract compliance and modifications, real estate leasing or purchasing, and compliance with company’s internal procedures and policies in multiple areas;
- Draft and review contracts, licenses, and other documents related to business operations and advise the company when disputes arise under those documents;
- Draft or provide assistance in drafting policies and procedures for procurement and contracting, for the business ethics program, and for other business and compliance-related activities;
- Represent the company in routine and complex litigation, arbitration, or mediation of claims; manage or assist outside counsel engaged for significant litigation matters;
- Research and analyze case law, statutes, regulations (especially the Federal Acquisition Regulation [FAR] and the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation [DEAR], and contracts and draft formal legal guidance on routine and complex matters;
- Provide legal advice to company senior management on policy, prime contracts and other contract interpretation issues;
- Work with management and other functional personnel on multi-disciplinary teams;
- Aid the company in responding to inquires or investigations from the Department of Energy (DOE), the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), agencies’ inspectors general, other federal agencies, members of Congress, and state and local governmental agencies; and
- Perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H, Security and business practice requirement and policies.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and potential admission to the Texas Bar and minimum 7 years of relevant experience. (Typical experience ranging from 10-15 years)
- Demonstrated analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Seven years of experience practicing law or using your J.D. routinely to provide support in a business environment.
- Experience and knowledge in general business law, commercial and government contract law; licensing; and real estate law.
- Experience performing legal research and drafting routines legal guidance.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Experience interacting with government agencies at the federal, state, or local level.
- Experience providing legal support to an organization that provides goods and services to the U.S. Government.
- Prior interaction with and knowledge of the DOE, NNSA, or other federal agencies and, more generally, working knowledge of federal procurement law.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to deliver legal advice and counsel in the context of the company’s strategic mission and business objectives.
- In responding to specific requests for legal advice, the ability to identify other existing legal vulnerabilities and business impacts beyond the scope of the request.
- Both the ability for, and an interest in, learning new areas of law, takin on other duties as assigned, and demonstrating flexibility.
- Experience and knowledge of the concepts and processes involved in preparing for negotiations, conducting negotiations, and counseling a client regarding development and options in a negotiation.
- Knowledge of the rules governing the practice of law, the ability to recognize and resolve ethical issues, and strict adherence to the rules of professional conduct.
- Knowledge of software applications and technologies used in a technologically sophisticated law office.
- Ability to work independently as appropriate
- Ability to travel as needed.
Why Pantex?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
