Strategic Procurement and Contracts Lead

Amentum; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Deputy Procurement/Contracts Manager to lead day-to-day procurement activities and supervise staff in alignment with FAR, DEAR, and DOE requirements. The role administers subcontracts and POs, ensuring compliant, auditable processes and effective coordination with DOE contracting officers and project teams.

The position emphasizes leadership, contract negotiations, and strategy development to support acquisition programs in a regulated government environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience in business, supply chain or contracts.
• Experience managing procurement lifecycles from planning through closeout.
• Knowledge of FAR/DEAR, DOE directives and internal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement lifecycle activities including planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, administration, and closeout.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DEAR, DOE directives, and internal procedures.
• Review and approve procurement documents, 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 FAR/DEAR clauses.
• Support audit readiness and DOE procurement system reviews (e.g., PERT/CPSR).
• Interface with DOE CO, internal teams, and small business conferences; provide leadership to procurement staff.

Skills

Procurement lifecycle

FAR/DEAR compliance

Subcontract administration

Contract negotiation

DOE directives

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Contracts

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Deputy Procurement/Contracts Manager to lead day-to-day procurement activities and supervise staff in alignment with FAR, DEAR, and DOE requirements. The role administers subcontracts and POs, ensuring compliant, auditable processes and effective coordination with DOE contracting officers and project teams.

The position emphasizes leadership, contract negotiations, and strategy development to support acquisition programs in a regulated government environment.