Business Specialist - Procurement II

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

As a member of the team, you will:

•  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 - External

• At least three years of experience with a Bachelor’s in a Business-related degree field (e.g., Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources); or at least seven 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 valid US Driver's License. 

•  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.

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