Purchasing Procurement Professional

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASAs vision and make it reality. Thats what we do every day.The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities flight hardware processing and launch operations at NASAs Kennedy Space Center KSC in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station Ground Systems Development and Operations and the Space Launch System Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and Launch Services programs.- Coordinate develop and produce subcontract documentation such as subcontracts agreements modification taskdelivery orders solicitations estimates costprice analyses negotiation memorandums justifications determinations special contract provisions representations certifications and correspondence. -Administer and monitor subcontracts and agreements to ensure efficient effective and compliant performance during the entire lifecycle. - Perform cost-price analysis and dispatch purchase to vendors following established procurement processes. - Participate in contract negotiations ensure contract articles and terms and conditions are understood and accepted by vendors. - Manage and monitor funding status performance scope schedule and requirements of the subcontract. Review invoices for accuracy. Update vendor contracts for rate changes and other contract agreements that affect funding. - Maintain procurement files to ensure proper accountability tracing and status and compliance with established practices.Qualifications At least six years of experience with a Bachelors in a Business related degree field e.g. Accounting Economics Finance Business Administration Human Resources or at least 10 years of experience in areas such as management analysis financial analysis budget preparation and analysis business processes human resource services organizational performance assessments strategic planning project control functions and contracting.This is a one year temporary role.MUST HAVE A VAILD US DRIVER LICENSEPhysical Requirements May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting. Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing. Physical requirements are sitting walking standing extensive use of stairs and access to remote structures. Position is located on a hazardous testing facility must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.Work Environment Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site. Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas gravelrocks and dirtsand may be required to access various locations on the facility. Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary. All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.Equipment and Machines Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules. Variety of equipment used in testing.Attendance Full-time work hours. Position may require occasional overtime including weekend work depending on task. Must be dependable and punctual. Shift work may be required.Other Essential Functions Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication. Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location which may involve airline travel. In some cases accommodations can be made for POV if necessary. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety riskhazard to the employee or others. Must comply with all drug free workplace" requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions. Government security clearance may be required in the future. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers clients co-workers and management.Access to Kennedy Space Center AmenitiesWhile doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center you can enjoy many on-site amenities such as Child Development Center Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks Credit Union Fitness Center Barbershop NASA ExchangesFlexible Schedule and TeleworkAt Amentum we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your departments demands and needs. Compensation DetailsSalary starts at 81000. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidates experience skills and qualifications. The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.Benefits OverviewOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings includeHealth dental and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits including 401k matchingEducational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement CBA the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act SCA or other employment contracts may include different provisionsbenefits. Original Posting11032026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race sex sexual orientation pregnancy including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding age ancestry United States military or veteran status color religion creed marital or domestic partner status medical condition genetic information national origin citizenship status low-income 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. 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