Senior Manager Acquisitions

Join Our Team on the Journey to the Moon and Mars

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Exploration Ground Systems, Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services Program.

Provides leadership for multiple departments of the COMET Space Flight Processing Directorate (Flight Systems and Ground Support Equip interfacing with flight hardware) supporting NASA's SLS / Orion, ISS, and LSP.

Responsibilities

As part of the team, you will :

• Responsible for interfacing with all levels of management of the enterprise and external customers regularly building relationships, addressing contractual related matters, and providing contract guidance / interpretations / determinations.
• Provide compliance awareness with contract and regulatory requirements as well as company policies and procedures for the program / business management teams.
• Lead the development of contractual and pricing strategy, funding, and expenditure profiles, provide proper disclosures within established company policies, process, procedures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate Proprietary Information Agreements and other non-Sales Agreements necessary to meet organizational objectives and protect the intellectual and proprietary property of the company and its customers.
• Proactive development of process improvements and better, more efficient / effective ways of working.
• Personnel leadership / management of team of contracts and sub-contract administrators and procurement specialists.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in related management area and 10 years of experience in an aerospace / defense or equivalent regulatory contracting environment with leadership in contracts management.
• At least three (3) years of experience successfully managing people.
• Subject matter expertise in Government Contracting.
• Strong business acumen.
• Strong negotiation skills, contract management, subcontractor management and program management risk experience.
• Proficient knowledge of FAR, NFS, prime contract flow downs, International Trade Compliance, ITAR, EAR, Import / Export, general provisions, terms and conditions.
• Experience with multiple USG Contract Types (IDIQ, Completion, FFP, CPAF / IF, CPFF, Time and Material)

Physical Requirements

Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing. Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.

Work Environment

Work will mainly be done inside. All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and Company safety standards. Equipment and Machines Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency. Must be dependable and punctual.

Attendance

This is a 1st Shift position but may require occasions of 2nd and 3rd shift support.

Other Essential Functions

Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others. Must comply with all "drug free workplace" requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities

While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as : Child Development Center, Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks, Credit Union, Fitness Center, Barbershop, NASA Exchanges.

Flexible Schedule and Telework

At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department's demands and needs.