Business Specialist - Procurement II

Amentum; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aerospace company is seeking a professional to manage procurement and contracts at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The candidate will be responsible for reviewing bids and ensuring compliance with regulations. A BA or BS degree with relevant experience is required. The role offers a full-time schedule with the possibility of flexible hours and telework options.

Benefits

Discounted tickets to local attractions

Access to fitness center

Partial telework options

Flexible work schedules

Child development center

Qualifications

• Must have a BA or BS in Accounting, Economics, Finance or Business Administration and three years of related experience, or seven years of related experience.
• Excellent communication, presentation and customer interface skills required.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Excellent Excel skills to manipulate and analyze data to generate reports in various formats.

Responsibilities

• Review complex solicitations and coordinate responses for purchases and bids.
• Prepare and administer correspondence, negotiation memoranda, and contract documentation.
• Perform analytical functions on evaluating programs and operations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Customer interface skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Excel proficiency

Education

BA or BS in Accounting, Economics, Finance or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, TEAMS, SharePoint)

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Review complex solicitations and coordinate specialized and/or non‑routine response for purchases, proposals, bids, and contract modifications.
• Analyze significant, and/or unique procurement requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and company procedures and communicate results.
• Prepare and administer correspondence, negotiation memoranda, and contract/procurement documentation ensure timely and coordinated submittal.
• Perform analytical and advisory functions on the evaluation of programs and operations for assessing program development, execution and improving effectiveness and efficiency, pre‑award and post‑award functions including price/cost analysis, negotiation, administration and related procurement actions.
• Work independently with contracts and managing suppliers who provide commodities.
• Shall develop contract documentation, conduct negotiations with suppliers and monitor performance.
• Reports on performance against targets, and keeps both purchasing and commodity knowledge current.
• Performs complex tasks requiring expertise and judgment to accomplish long‑range planning of programs and objectives, applying contracts and procurement‑related laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods and techniques.
• Works with contracts, managing suppliers and monitor performance.
• Reports on performance against targets and keeps both purchasing and commodity knowledge current.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a BA or BS in Accounting, Economics, Finance or Business Administration and three (3) years of related experience; or seven (7) years of related experience.
• Excellent communication, presentation and customer interface skills required.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook, TEAMS, SharePoint and internet browsers.
• Excellent Excel skills to manipulate and analyze data to generate reports in a variety of formats required.
• Familiarity with Information Technology systems and component procurements preferred.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary.

Physical Requirement

• May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.
• Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment.
• 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

• May be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
• 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 Function

• 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 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 Amenities

While 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 Exchanges

Flexible Schedule and Telework

At 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 department’s demands and needs.