Procurement Assistant II

Procurement Assistant II

Summary

Title: Procurement Assistant II

ID: 2573

Work Location: Stennis, MS

Clearance Required: Public Trust

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Description

We are looking for candidates with experience supporting Federal Government contracting offices. This position supports the Research Activities Branch (RAB) in the Office of Procurement at the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) at Stennis Space Center (SSC) in Stennis, MS. Specifically these positions support the award or administration of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract instruments.

Hiring Timeframe: Immediate

Work Location: This position is currently 2 days a week onsite because of end of fiscal year contract work. As the work slows in the new fiscal year, the expectation is that it will revert to a telework arrangement. For onsite work Seventh Sense will support your commute by contributing over $1,500 annually to your Transportation FSA.

Responsibilities:

• Provide mid-level procurement assistance.

• Perform tasks which require knowledge and experience in procurement procedures and rules, such as: creating and maintaining procurement files, generating procurement documents, utilizing procurement systems, data entry and reporting.

• Support includes the possibility of providing surge support to other branches in areas like simplified acquisitions and grants.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 4 years of related federal government contracts experience required

• Ability to pass a Public Trust background check

• Experience with NASA procurement systems and financial systems are highly desired

Skills:

• Mid-level knowledge of federal government contracting principles, policies, and procedures.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to operate with minimal supervision to accomplish assigned tasks

• Comfortable working with files on a SharePoint Site

• Proficient and confidence working with Word, Excel, and/or PowerPoint for document preparation

• Proficiency and confidence in learning and with working within IT systems and tools (some PC based; some NASA system based) and proactively reaching out to resolve any computer/systems/tools issues which are dependencies for completing work assignments.

• Familiarity with the most commonly used systems/tools include Service Now (SNOW), ProSAMS, NCMS, System for Award Management (SAM), Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), SAP Core Financial, Procurement for Public Sector (PPS), SBIR/STTR Electronic Handbook (EHB), and the SBIR/STTR Service Delivery Guide (SDG).

• Actual experience working within a virtual team via telework. NASA principally uses Microsoft Teams for communications and collaboration

Salary Range: The proposed salary range for this position is $20 - $24 per hour. This range reflects factors such as geographic location, skills, experience, training, certifications, contract-specific affordability, and organizational needs.

Working For Seventh Sense:

Our company was founded on a family-oriented philosophy, and our culture is rooted in making a difference in the lives of our “work family” members (referred to simply as “members” rather than “employees”).

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with generous company match and immediate vesting

• PTO and 11 paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Accident and Critical Care insurance options

Unique benefits include:

• Day off to celebrate your birthday

• Day off on your company anniversary date

• Day off to volunteer for the community service project of your choice

• A Bonus Plan that allows each member to financially benefit from company, team, and individual success. You are in full control of the bonuses you receive – ask us how!

• A peer-to-peer recognition platform that allows members to recognize each other’s accomplishments and contributions.

• Professional development opportunities including AI & Data Literacy Skills training and Federal Acquisition training, as well as resources to assist with family life and mental wellbeing.

About Us:

Seventh Sense is an award-winning company focused on providing federal agencies with "Enlightened Solutions that Deliver Lasting Value" . Our teams work with our clients to provide innovative solutions, enhance integration, and facilitate transparency of core acquisition. We are a 100% virtually operated Virginia-based company serving multiple clients across the US, and we have been recognized for 3 years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by the Washington Business Journal! To learn more visit us at www.seventhsense.us

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Seventh Sense is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law, including race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.