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 NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day. The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's 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 task/delivery orders, solicitations, estimates, cost/price 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 Bachelor’s in a Businessrelated 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. MUST HAVE A VAILD US DRIVER LICENSE Physical 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, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, 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 risk/hazard 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 employe…

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