Strategic Deputy Procurement & Contracts Lead

Amentum; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

Retirement (401(k))

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Deputy Procurement/Contracts Manager to support the Procurement/Contracts Manager in executing the organization\'s procurement and subcontracting program in compliance with FAR, DEAR, and DOE directives.

This working supervisor role awards and administers subcontracts and POs and provides day-to-day leadership to procurement staff, ensuring auditable activities and alignment with DOE mission requirements. Interfaces with DOE CO, Finance, Legal, and project teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support 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, sole source justifications, 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.

Skills

FAR/DEAR compliance

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Contracts, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

DOE procurement system (PERT/CPSR)

Job description

Amentum seeks a Deputy Procurement/Contracts Manager to support the Procurement/Contracts Manager in executing the organization\'s procurement and subcontracting program in compliance with FAR, DEAR, and DOE directives.

This working supervisor role awards and administers subcontracts and POs and provides day-to-day leadership to procurement staff, ensuring auditable activities and alignment with DOE mission requirements. Interfaces with DOE CO, Finance, Legal, and project teams.