EBMO Procurement Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Analyst to support NASA's mission through strategic sourcing and IT asset management. This role involves engaging with customers, managing procurement processes, and improving operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT acquisitions and cloud applications, alongside excellent organizational and communication skills. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration while contributing to groundbreaking projects that inspire the world through information and discovery.

Benefits

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

401(k)

paid time off

holidays

life insurance

critical illness insurance

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience in IT acquisitions.
• Proficiency in cloud applications like ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to clarify IT acquisition requirements.
• Track and monitor all customer requests throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Provide recommendations for process improvement and automation.

Skills

IT acquisitions

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

ServiceNow

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Box

organizational skills

interpersonal skills

communication skills

Education

BS or BA in any field

Job description

ARES is seeking a Procurement Analyst to provide day-to-day administration of strategic sourcing vehicles for the Enterprise Business Management Office (EBMO) in support of the NASA Enterprise Multimedia and Integrated Technical Services (eMITS) contract. eMITS is the Agency’s enterprise-level contract creating and delivering multimedia and technical communications through the use of the internet, digital platforms, and IT management for NASA’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and Office of Communications (OCOMM). From photographing rocket launches and recoveries, to producing engaging videos, to information technology management, to using social media to share NASA’s message, eMITS integrates services for NASA IT and provides NASA’s communication to the outside world. Come join us in support of NASA’s mission to inspire the world through information and discovery.

JOB DESCRIPTION / FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Engage with customers to understand and clarify their IT acquisition requirements.
2. Collect and verify funding information for day-to-day acquisitions and Agency-Wide renewal actions.
3. Communicate information about processes to internal and external stakeholders and provide status updates throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
4. Actively track and monitor all customer requests, including their status by contract/agreement.
5. Coordinate the annual renewals of hardware and/or software maintenance.
6. Provide accurate and timely purchase requisition documentation to relevant parties.
7. Monitor Purchase Requests (PR) status and communicate with stakeholders to ensure timely award.
8. Convert customer requirements into official requests for quotes in accordance with the applicable contract/agreement terms and procedures.
9. Create estimates for customers for the subsequent year’s enterprise agreement process and communicate funding expectations.
10. Provide materials about hardware or software enterprise agreements to new customers.
11. Add new customers to communication distribution lists.
12. Create and manage team Standard Operating Procedures.
13. Identify trending issues and escalate as required.
14. Generate and distribute reports to stakeholders.
15. Provide recommendations for process improvement, automation, data collection, and team collaboration.
16. Provision customers with logical access to assets using the NASA Asset Management System.
17. Coordinate asset-specific roles, users, and virtual accounts.
18. Work with asset managers to provide customer and asset information for manufacturer portals.
19. Remote, hybrid, and onsite positions require travel costs for badging and IT equipment pickup at NASA Centers.

EDUCATION AND PREVIOUS WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• BS or BA in any field, with 10 years of related experience.

EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

• Proven experience in IT acquisitions.
• Experience managing IT assets in cloud applications like ServiceNow.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Teams.
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to process improvement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, and Box.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of IT hardware configurations.
• Knowledge of IT asset management best practices.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

ARES Benefits:

ARES offers a competitive package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA/FSA, life insurance, critical illness, 401(k), ESOP, paid time off, and holidays. ARES is an EEO/AA/Vets employer and complies with E-Verify. We abide by regulations prohibiting discrimination based on protected veteran or disability status and promote affirmative action for employment regardless of these statuses.