General Dynamics

Procurement Assistant II

Posted on: 16 Jan 2021

Stennis Space Center, MS

Job Description

At GDIT, our people are our business. We pride ourselves on the work our innovators do to support and secure some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the world. We wouldn't be successful without our ability to attract new talent to join our team.

GDIT has partnered with NASA to consolidate select Procurement, Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology activities from the ten NASA Centers into a single shared services center located at Stennis Space Center in southern Mississippi. Our work depends on a Procurement Specialist II to support our team. This individual will provide assistance on moderately complex modifications to the ELMT contracts.

Responsibilities and Duties:
* Provide comprehensive knowledge of concepts, processes, practices and procedures on technical assignments.

* This is a professional-level position that requires expertise in specialized contract procurement work and related financial and procurement computer systems applications. This position requires a high-level of independent judgment, analytical skill, and decision-making.

* Clear, concise, oral and written communication skills. Ability to read and understand technical data and manuals.

* Demonstrate ability to utilize database network software, financial and procurement software applications, and web development software.

* Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with a diverse clientele, including Department management, supervisors, other employees, professional peers, and the general public.

* Solicits vendor for new in-scope work through informal/formal Requests for Proposals (RFP). Receives, track progression and send proposals for Technical Evaluations from government client.

* Analyzes proposals for compliance, prices and period of performance dates.

* Attend weekly meetings with vendor and government client.

* Maintains communication with government client and management during course of procurement action in order to ensure timely delivery in compliance with the requirements of the government schedule.

* Assembles the complete modification package for review and submission to government client.

* Post award activities (including, but not limited to) finalization of FPDS, Distribution of award documents, updating conformed contracts and inputting the award file in the official repository for documents.

Other Duties:
* Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:
* Education level: Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, business administration or related field, or equivalent number of years of contract experience.

Experience:
* At least 3-5 years of experience in professional procurement, purchasing, contracts, preferably in a government agency, which includes the drafting of complex contracts, including provisions, and solicitation documents. Possession of a directly related post-graduate degree may be substituted for one of the two years of required experience.

* A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. A bachelor's degree maybe substituted for required work experience. Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing. He/she must have good computer skills and the ability to learn and implement new programs as assigned.

* Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of their college transcript to the interview. Please note that an official, certified copy of the transcript will be required within a specific timeframe after hiring if it is a minimum requirement and/or is indicated on the application. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

* You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include, but not limited to, criminal records, driver's license and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment. A resume maybe attached with your application, but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.

Work Environment
* This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
10-25%

T elecommuting Options:
Some Telecommuting Allowed

Work Location:
USA MS Stennis Space Center

Additional Work Locations:

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done. nnGDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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General Dynamics

Falls Church, VA

General Dynamics Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. It operates in five segments: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems, and Marine Systems. The Aerospace segment designs, manufactures, and supports business-jet aircraft; and offers business-aviation services, including maintenance, fixed-base operation, government fleet, aircraft management, charter, and staffing services, as well as integrated aviation solutions.

The Combat Systems segment engages in the design, development, production, modernization, and sustainment of combat vehicles, weapons systems, and munitions. This segment offers wheeled combat and tactical vehicles; main battle tanks and tracked combat vehicles; weapons systems, armaments, and munitions; and maintenance, logistics support, and sustainment services. The Information Technology segment provides information technology (IT), IT infrastructure modernization, and professional services, as well as cloud, cyber, software development, systems engineering, and data analytics services and solutions.

The Mission Systems segment offers mission-critical C4ISR products and systems, such as space, intelligence, and cyber systems; ground systems and products; and naval, air, and electronic systems. The Marine Systems segment designs and builds nuclear-powered submarines, surface combatants, and auxiliary and combat-logistics ships for the United States Navy and Jones Act ships for commercial customers.

This segment provides nuclear-powered submarines; surface combatants; auxiliary and combat-logistics ships; commercial product carriers and containerships; design and engineering support services; and maintenance, modernization, and lifecycle support services, as well as repair services for navy ships. The company was incorporated in 1952 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.