Strategic Purchasing Agent (OA) – Telework Eligible

United States Space Force; Town of Florida (NY); Remote; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement and 401K

Telework eligible

Job summary

The United States Space Force is seeking a flexible purchasing support specialist for the Resource Management Flight. The role focuses on informal open-market purchases, clerical support, and generating standard reports using an automated system.

Qualified candidates will handle vendor communications, ensure item availability, and assist management with contract documents while benefiting from telework options and comprehensive federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Federal hiring rules apply; substitution of education is not allowed.
• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. education.
• Attention to detail in purchasing and clerical tasks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Purchases a variety of retail items from authorized sources through informal, verbal open-market purchases.
• Uses an automated system to prepare standard contract documents and recurring reports.
• Contacts requisitioning personnel to clarify information and advises on delivery schedules or price changes.
• Performs general clerical duties in support of purchasing operations.

Skills

Purchasing

Clerical duties

Vendor relations

Automated systems

Education

Foreign education evaluation

No education substitution

Tools

Automated purchasing system

Job description

The United States Space Force is seeking a flexible purchasing support specialist for the Resource Management Flight. The role focuses on informal open-market purchases, clerical support, and generating standard reports using an automated system.

Qualified candidates will handle vendor communications, ensure item availability, and assist management with contract documents while benefiting from telework options and comprehensive federal benefits.