EBMO Procurement Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Spotsylvania Courthouse (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Analyst to support NASA's mission through effective IT acquisitions and asset management. This role involves engaging with customers, managing procurement processes, and ensuring smooth communication throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to work in various environments, including remote and hybrid settings, while contributing to the enhancement of IT services. Join a team that values process improvement and collaboration, and enjoy a competitive benefits package that supports your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

401(k)

paid time off

holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of related experience required.
• Proven experience in IT acquisitions and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to clarify IT acquisition requirements.
• Track customer requests and provide status updates.

Skills

IT acquisitions

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

organizational skills

communication skills

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Box

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

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 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 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 following contract/agreement terms and procedures.
9. Create estimates for customers for the upcoming 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 improvements, automation, data collection, and team practices.
16. Provision customers with logical access to team-managed assets via the NASA Asset Management System.
17. Coordinate the addition and removal of asset-specific roles, users, and virtual accounts.
18. Collaborate with asset managers to provide necessary information for manufacturer portals.
19. Work in remote, hybrid, and onsite positions, bearing travel costs to the nearest NASA Center for badging and IT equipment issuance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 10 years of related experience.
• Proven experience in IT acquisitions.
• Experience managing IT assets in cloud-based applications like ServiceNow.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Teams.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on process improvement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail with multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, and Box.

Additional Skills and Knowledge

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

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. We are an EEO/AA/Vets employer and comply with E-Verify and relevant regulations, ensuring nondiscrimination and affirmative action for all qualified individuals.