Reporting to the Senior Director, Labor Relations of the Company, the Labor Relations – Principal Advisor will be responsible for managing and/or providing Labor Relations support to key business groups and serve as Chief Negotiator in all collective bargaining agreement negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, grievances, and NLRB activities across a multitude of contracts. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills to advise management, oversee labor relations programs and ensure compliance across the board. The successful candidate utilizes experience or labor relations expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and can affect short-term and long term business goals.Essential Responsibilities:
Build strong partnerships with management and union leadership through the resolution of employee grievances, contract negotiations and contract interpretation.
Administer and interpret Collective Bargaining Agreements across assigned federal government contracts within the Company. Serving as Company advocate for all facets of grievance and arbitration management.
Serve as chief spokesperson/negotiator in assigned contract negotiations and lead the development of negotiations strategy in collaboration with Management and HR teams.
Oversee training programs and conduct supervisor and management training in conjunction with other Labor Relations, Human Resources and Legal colleagues regarding law labor compliance.
Oversee and conduct risk assessments; advising leadership and management on ways to reduce potential liabilities.
Manage and advise on grievances and charges related to the National Labor Relations Act within assigned contracts.
Partner with Human Resources and other cross-functional teams across the business sector to ensure compliance and adherence to all CBA’s.
Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Labor Relations or Human Resources or a behavioral science and at least 10 years of progressive Labor Relations work experience.
Experience as Chief Negotiator in Union negotiations for at least 5 years.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Davis Bacon Act, the National Labor Relations and Fair labor Standards Acts, OSHA and EEO.
Demonstrated supervisory, interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills and more importantly must possess excellent negotiation skills. Ability to work effectively in a diverse group.
Possess working knowledge of data processing and integrated software applications and ability to perform detail-oriented work.
Valid driver's license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a US Government security clearance.
Position is based remotely and must be within close proximity (less than 50 miles) to an International Airport.
Ability to travel 50 to 75% of the time dependent upon contract negotiations schedule.
Preferred Skills:
Previous experience working for a Government Contractor is preferred.
Proven experience serving as a coach to senior leaders for their organizations on LR matters.
Adapting well to change and working collaboratively with strategic influence to drive LR initiatives across assigned business groups within the Company.
Ability to develop and present to senior company leaders and government agencies data-driven solutions that will effectively advance business strategies and drive change.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.Labor Law Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs)EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
