Senior Procurement Data Analyst

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Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Senior Procurement Data Analystand join our team to support our government customer in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex data sets to provide valuable insights to our organization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities to optimize acquisition performance, drive informed decision-making, and reduce risk. The candidate will track and assemble information related to the Acquisition Services department’s performance, analyze reports and summarize data, create reporting mechanisms to optimize performance, develop and maintain acquisition performance indicators. This role will be responsible to maintain one or more Procurement Data Dashboards, perform as the liaison with IT and SIMCO organizations for software testing and implementation of procurement related data; serve as the functional or technical lead on projects to enhance existing information systems for procurement-related data; develop project documentation required and update or modify as needed; provide documentation assistance to other technical areas of procurement related data sets; provide documentation in order to respond to requests for information and report status of projects to management and supervisors. This role will transform raw, complex data sets using business intelligence tools and visualizations that will be used by leadership to analyze key performance indicators and assess the operations of the procurement program.

Exempt Salary Grade (32-36)

Minimum Requirements:These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and applications are the means of determination.

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Information Systems, or another similar field with ten (10) years of professional experience, or
• Associate's Degree with fourteen (14) years of professional experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with eighteen (18) years of professional experience is required.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar role.
• Knowledge and/or certifications demonstrating capability working with data models and reporting packages (ideally Power BI and/or Peoplesoft/Oracle).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, data visualization, and data mining techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL, Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook), Sharepoint, and Adobe.
• Familiarity with acquisition and Procurement Databases; ability to design and develop comprehensive reports and self-service capabilities for practitioners.
• Proven ability to integrate well into a team and build relationships with stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations; ability to evaluate audit reports regulations, and other relevant material as a basis for developing departmental guides or procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities; ability to ensure quality of data by interpreting patters and trends using advanced digital tools and methods including PowerBI and Excel.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, writing and analytical skills to effectively interact with stakeholders, customers, and management.

Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Higher education attainment than listed acceptable per internal level identifiers of accompanying years of experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with Oracle financial software.
• Previous experience with WIPP or the Department of Energy.

Starting salary $90,142 per year *

*Base salary will be dependent upon candidate's background (i.e. education and experience)

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.ws for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.