Deputy Procurement & Contracts Lead – DOE Compliance

Amentum; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Deputy Procurement/Contracts Manager in Paducah, KY to support the Procurement/Contracts Manager in executing and overseeing the procurement and subcontracting program in compliance with FAR, DEAR, and DOE directives.

This working supervisor role awards and administers subcontracts and POs, leading procurement personnel and ensuring activities are compliant, auditable, and aligned with DOE mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Contracts or related field.
• Experience in procurement lifecycle and subcontracting programs is preferred.
• Familiarity with DOE/FAR/DEAR directives is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support management of procurement lifecycle activities including acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, administration, and closeout.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DEAR, DOE directives, and internal procurement procedures.
• Review and approve procurement documentation, including price reasonableness determinations and source selection records.
• Assist in acquisition strategy development, including contract type selection and evaluation methodologies.
• Oversee subcontract administration activities, including modifications, funding actions, and closeout.
• Ensure proper flow-down of required FAR/DEAR clauses.
• Support audit readiness and compliance with DOE procurement system reviews (e.g., PERT/CPSR).
• Interface with DOE Contracting Officer, internal project teams, and functional organizations; present at conferences as needed.
• Provide leadership, training, and guidance to procurement staff, support workload management and performance oversight.
• Act on behalf of the Procurement / Contracts Manager, as delegated.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement experience

Contract management

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Contracts

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Deputy Procurement/Contracts Manager in Paducah, KY to support the Procurement/Contracts Manager in executing and overseeing the procurement and subcontracting program in compliance with FAR, DEAR, and DOE directives.

This working supervisor role awards and administers subcontracts and POs, leading procurement personnel and ensuring activities are compliant, auditable, and aligned with DOE mission requirements.