LLNL

Government

PrimeContractManagementOffice(PCMO)Manager

$176–246k ~AI est. Livermore, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Prime Contract Management Office (PCMO) Manager at LLNL. Skills: Prime contract management, Contract operations, Federal regulations compliance. Manage prime contract matters. Ensure effective contract operations”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve contract management objectives

Industry & Context.

Government
Problems you'll solve

Expert problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

Q-level clearance, U.S. citizenship, Post-offer drug test, Federal contractor drug testing, Mobile device restrictions, Limited Area work

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Significant contract administration experience, Detailed functional expertise, Laboratory knowledge, Expert communication skills, Expert facilitation skills, Expert collaboration skills, Expert problem-solving skills, Experience influencing senior management, Experience negotiating with senior management, Experience developing policies, Experience with strategic planning, Experience with objective setting, Budget formulation experience, Schedule formulation experience, Budget execution experience, Schedule execution experience

Nice to Have

Board of Governors representative experience, LLNS LLC partner experience

What You'll Do.

Manage prime contract matters

Ensure effective contract operations

Integrate services across organizations

Ensure compliance with Prime Contract

Ensure compliance with federal regulations

Provide expert guidance to senior management

Oversee key contract processes

Oversee reporting systems

Liaise with Livermore Field Office

Liaise with Board of Governors

Liaise with LLNS LLC partners

Represent Laboratory with LFO

Handle correspondence with LFO

Handle new contract requirements

Handle data calls with LFO

Meet with LFO Contracting Officers

Meet with LFO Senior Counsel

Execute on cost allowability

Execute on cost reasonableness

Execute on cost allocability

Oversee Impact Analysis process

Oversee RevCom process

Manage PEMPStat system

Manage ConTrak system

Lead assembly of performance reports

Lead delivery of performance reports

Lead assembly of Self-Assessment

Lead delivery of Self-Assessment

Drive performance report process

Provide monthly status updates

Coordinate semi-annual reviews

Track quarterly progress metrics

Represent Laboratory on Board committee

Prepare Key Personnel packages

Submit Key Personnel packages

Lead LLNS Corporate Office support

Support Board of Governors

Support Board committees

Oversee LLNS corporate support functions

Manage LLNS corporate support functions

Coordinate Board of Governors meetings

Coordinate committee meetings

Coordinate Gift Program kick-off

Coordinate Gift Program completion

Collaborate on strategic plans

Collaborate on objectives

Ensure contract data integrity

Ensure policy compliance

Oversee contractual requirements flow down

Oversee contractual requirements tracking

Provide expert advice on contract strategy

Provide expert counsel on contract strategy

Provide expert advice on contract policy

Provide expert counsel on contract policy

Represent PCMO in meetings

Represent PCMO in presentations

Perform other duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Senior management interaction; Board of Governors interaction; LLNS LLC partner interaction; Livermore Field Office interaction; LFO Contracting Officers interaction; LFO Senior Counsel interaction; Key stakeholders partnership

Communication Scope

Expert communication; Board-level reporting; LFO interaction

Process & Methodology

Strategic planning, Objective setting, Budget formulation, Schedule formulation, Budget execution, Schedule execution

Full Job Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. The Prime Contract Management Office (PCMO) Manager is responsible for managing multiple distinct contract management functions and leading all prime contract matters for the Laboratory. This position ensures effective contract operations, integration of services across organizations, compliance with the LLNS Prime Contract and federal regulations, and provides expert guidance to senior management. The Manager oversees key contract processes, reporting systems, and serves as the primary liaison with the Livermore Field Office (LFO), the Board of Governors, and LLNS LLC partners. This position is in the Director's office. Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. You Will * Serve as the Laboratory lead for all prime contract matters, representing the Laboratory in routine and complex interactions with the Livermore Field Office (LFO) on correspondence, new contract requirements, data calls, and in regular meetings with LFO Contracting Officers and Senior Counsel. * Lead and execute frequently with Laboratory staff on issues of cost allowability, reasonableness, and allocability in accordance with the LLNS Prime Contract and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). * Oversee the management and operation of the Laboratory’s Impact Analysis process, the RevCom process, th

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