Procurement & Contracts Lead — Federal DOE Programs

Amentum; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 116,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Deputy Procurement/Contracts Manager to support its procurement and subcontracting program in Paducah, KY. You will lead procurement activities and ensure compliance with FAR/DEAR and DOE directives, while acting as a working supervisor over staff.

You will interact with DOE COs, internal teams, and external stakeholders, guiding subcontract administration, strategy development, and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Contracts or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of federal procurement/subcontracting experience.
• Experience working under FAR/DEAR within a DOE or federal contractor environment.
• Experience supporting an approved purchasing system.
• Knowledge of contract types, source selection, and cost/price analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support management of procurement lifecycle activities: planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, administration, closeout.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DEAR, DOE directives and internal procedures.
• Review and approve procurement documentation, including price reasonableness determinations and sole source justifications.
• Assist in acquisition strategy development and contract type evaluation.
• Oversee subcontract administration activities including modifications, funding actions, and closeout.

Skills

FAR/DEAR compliance

DOE contracts

Procurement leadership

Contract types knowledge

Source selection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Contracts

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Deputy Procurement/Contracts Manager to support its procurement and subcontracting program in Paducah, KY. You will lead procurement activities and ensure compliance with FAR/DEAR and DOE directives, while acting as a working supervisor over staff.

You will interact with DOE COs, internal teams, and external stakeholders, guiding subcontract administration, strategy development, and audit readiness.