Supply Chain Risk Analyst 3 (Procurement Specialist 3)

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

The Acquisition Services Management - Supplier Management organization is seeking a Supply Chain Risk Analyst to support supply chain risk assessments across complex technical and contracting environments. This role will focus on identifying, assessing, and mitigating supplier and supply chain risks using a multi-dimensional risk framework.

The ideal candidate will have experience evaluating supplier viability, assessing supplier risk, supporting contract strategy, and briefing technical and management stakeholders. This individual will serve as a supply chain subject matter expert and tactical decision maker, helping organizations make informed Supplier selection and risk mitigation decisions.

The Supply Chain Risk Analyst tasks may include:

• Perform comprehensive supplier risk assessments to support sourcing, acquisition, contracting, and program decisions
• Support technical and contracting staff in determining viable suppliers based on risk, performance, capability, and business considerations
• Monitor and assess supplier-related risk indicators, including business disruption, regulatory actions, ownership changes, cybersecurity events, counterfeit items, safety concerns, and geopolitical developments
• Engage with quality organizations to review supplier non-conformance trends, corrective actions, and performance issues
• Identify potential supplier vulnerabilities, dependencies, and risk exposure across critical supply chains
• Develop mitigation strategies to reduce supplier and supply chain risk, including alternate sourcing, enhanced monitoring, contractual protections, and corrective action recommendations
• Support high-level contract strategy and drive implementation of strategic contract opportunities
• Prepare and deliver briefings to technical teams, contracting personnel, senior management, and other stakeholders on supply chain risk findings
• Develop clear, executive-ready presentations, reports, dashboards, and decision support materials related to supply chain risk
• Act as a tactical decision maker and supply chain subject matter expert for assigned programs, commodities, suppliers, or business areas
• Collaborate cross-functionally with technical staff, contracts, procurement, quality, cybersecurity, legal, compliance, and program management teams
• Recommend improvements to supplier risk assessment methodologies, tools, data sources, and governance processes

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Supply Chain Risk Technical Competencies

• Working knowledge with supplier quality processes, non-conformance reporting, corrective action processes, and performance management
• Advanced experience assessing cybersecurity risk indicators or working with cyber, IT, or information security teams
• Demonstrated understanding of counterfeit parts prevention, material traceability, authorized distribution channels, and supplier authentication practices
• Familiarity with foreign ownership, control, or influence concerns and global supply chain risks and potential disruptions
• Advanced experience evaluating lower-tier supplier dependencies and supply chain visibility
• Expert knowledge of regulatory, compliance, or national security considerations related to supply chain risk

Business Systems

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Visio, and other project or inventory management tools
• Understanding of financial and business operations, including budget management, procurement, and resource forecasting

Project & Contracting Execution

• Experience managing complex technical or operational projects, developing schedules, defining scope, managing budgets, and executing work under formal change control
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain and production risks
• Demonstrated knowledge of all procurement federal acquisition regulations

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, Legal counsel, and senior leadership

Customer Service & Collaboration

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Skilled at building trust, resolving conflicts, and delivering accurate, timely information
• Adept at interacting with personnel at all levels to foster collaboration and achieve consensus

Organizational Skills & Critical Thinking

• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proven ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks, develop corrective actions, and recommend solutions based on data-driven analysis
• Demonstrated success working independently and collaboratively, exercising judgment, creativity, flexibility, and initiative

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related degree from an accredited institution and 6 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, critical infrastructure, government contracting, or other highly regulated industries
• Experience with SAP-based contracting and ERP systems
• Knowledge of Department of Energy or National Nuclear Security Administration requirements
• Active Department of Energy Q clearance
• Familiarity with regulated supplier qualification and oversight processes
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Lean Six Sigma certification

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

Work Environment:

Work Location: The work location for this position is telework and is located in Los Alamos. Telework is defined as working from offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947