Procurement/Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Procurement/Acquisition Specialist
Location: NASA SEWP Program Management Office (PMO), Greenbelt, MD
Travel: Up to 20% local travel; up to 10% within CONUS

The selected person will serve as a primary point of contact and representative for NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP)'s Procurement and Contract Execution (SPACE) Contractor Team. This member will provide support to leadership and the appropriate civil servant(s) with all activities relating to SPACE. The Team Member will advise SEWP leadership on pre- and post-award contracting issues that may impact the NASA SEWP Program Management Office (PMO) while developing and maintaining processes in support of the overall activities of the team. The Contracting Team prepares and monitors relevant documentation in accordance with federal regulations for the administration of SEWP contract holders' contracts, including contract awards, modifications, evaluations, novations, and others. The Team Member will, in a hands-on fashion, coordinate with civil servants and participate in the activities of the team to best support the SEWP customer in a timely and accurate fashion, providing advice, assistance, and proactive recommendations on SEWP programs and initiatives and help to advise other team members as needed.

The position will serve at the NASA SEWP Program Management Office (PMO) in Greenbelt, MD, and travel to customer site(s) in the Washington DC metropolitan area and/or at federal agency sites (primarily within the continental United States) as needed, with the majority of time spent at the Greenbelt, MD office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support SEWP leadership, including contractor management and corresponding civil servant(s) with the handling of day-to-day activities and tasks within the team
• Provide general assistance and support to SEWP civil servant contracting staff in accordance with the FAR and NASA contracting regulations, including drafting documents, monitoring vendor responses, and data entry, preparation, and management
• Serve as a primary POC and 'face' of SEWP's contractor-side contracting team
• Analyze and research team needs and activities and make recommendations to SEWP leadership
• Work with other SEWP teams to follow up on outstanding issues, projects, and opportunities
• Contribute to and participate in SEWP initiatives for training, process development, data capture/analysis, etc
• Understand and report on NASA contracting practices, trends, and requirements
• Prepare and assist with SEWP mods, reports, and overall support, including drafting and filing contract documentation, providing first-tier support for help desk tickets, and processing and tracking of all contracting documents (including letters of authorization, delivery orders, and subcontracting reports)
• Understand and provide training on the SEWP provider processes, including development of best practices and improvements
• Provide tactical SEWP support in the preparation and management of contracting documentation and information
• Develop a detailed understanding of SEWP processes, particularly the rules and procedures for contract holders
• Assisting SEWP staff with contract administration data and documentation requirements and procedures with Contract Holders
• Develop an understanding of the SEWP program and related tools, including the ability to provide guidance to the team on how to use them
• Drive, attend, and participate in SEWP meetings and report relevant information to leadership
• Ability to travel locally (up to 20%) / within CONUS (up to 10%)
• Other Duties as assigned

Required Experience & Skills:

• 10+ years' experience in the federal government acquisition/contracting industry, with 1102 and/or GWAC experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of and experience with federal government contract vehicles, especially NASA SEWP, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, and Government Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Familiarity with FPDS, CPARS, and similar federal contracting data systems
• Knowledge of current industry trends, including experience with federal contract documentation
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and related requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly presenting and public speaking
• Attention to detail and excellent critical thinking skills
• Some travel may occasionally be required for this position

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field is required
• Federal contracting certification (such as DAWIA)
• Hands-on approach to operational and administrative support
• Ability to assess and propose innovative solutions to internal and external stakeholders
• Strong cross-functional organizational and communication skills
• Ability to interact and communicate well with peers, customers, executives, and stakeholders in a focused and detail-oriented fashion, handling projects independently while maintaining high-quality relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and presenting
• Comprehensive understanding of federal processes, procedures, and regulations
• Strong time management skills/self-starter

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