Procurement Specialist

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is hiring a Procurement Specialist to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corporate Operations Support Services contract in Dahlgren, VA. NSWC Dahlgren requires on-site procurement support for day-to-day operations within the Corporate Business Division in the areas of procurement management. The role will focus on independently managing activities and functions aligned with the procurement life cycle.

• Lead and oversee the review and analysis of procurement requirements for internal and external customers in major Programs across NSWCDD.
• Determine the appropriate and compliant procurement vehicle which conforms to FAR requirements and assist customers with completing the necessary procurement documentation to ensure FIAR audit readiness.
• Oversee the life-cycle procurement process to include material screening, IT Procurement Review (ITPR) Coordination, PR creation and buying actions, discrepancy reporting, and Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO) coordination.
• Manage procurement processes to analyze and independently evaluate requirements while maintaining rapid response to stakeholder and client inquiries.
• Leverage and apply advanced knowledge of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) to advise on the purchases of goods and services to support efficient procurement practices.
• Recommend procurement strategies, develop acquisition packages and assist in obtaining required documentation to guide procurements throughout the process.
• Exercise independent judgment when reviewing, interpreting, and validating information and requirements to determine next steps.
• Expedite responses and follow-up to inquiries for short turn procurement actions to meet critical mission needs.
• Engage and communicate clearly and professionally with multiple levels of customers and stakeholders across various mediums.

• Must be US Citizen with a current Interim Secret or higher (active DoD Secret clearance preferred)
• Associate's degree, OR three (3) years or more of related work experience.
• Ability to work independently across multiple online systems to resolve issues and respond to customer inquiries.
• Knowledge of MILSTRIP, IBPES and other tools/systems used to support the procurement process.
• Understanding of the function of a "technical screener" roll is a plus.
• Must be a detail-oriented and customer-focused team member.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).

Work Where it Matters

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AMO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AMO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity.

As an AMO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.