About Us
Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!
Position Location
This position is located onsite at the Mishoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Job Overview
- Carry out procurement functions.
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
- Comply with all applicable safety- and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely.
- Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions; and
- Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties:
- Understands and enforces corporate procurement policies and procedures.
- Communicate status of current activities to appropriate personnel, including procedural questions, problems encountered, estimated time for completion, etc.
- Monitor/evaluate subcontract/supplier performance and compliance with the agreement provisions.
- Receive and submit receiving reports to Finance. Resolve discrepancies.
- Review subcontractor insurance certificates for compliance with subcontract terms.
- Develops and maintains Approved Supplier/Subcontractor Lists.
- Assists in determining type of agreement and method of award.
- Prepares and issues request for bids or offers.
- Reviews purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness.
- Ensures appropriate FAR/DFAR clauses are included.
- Participates in the development of specifications and standards.
- Negotiates with suppliers/subcontractors.
- Evaluates proposed prices and terms from suppliers/subcontractors.
- Conducts price/cost analysis.
- Coordinates a technical analysis when required.
- Coordinates legal review when required.
- Prepares Source Selection documentation.
- Prepares subcontracts and other acquisition documents.
- Prepares documents to support the award.
- Administers subcontracts through close out.
- Negotiates change orders.
- Prepares modification packages.
- Negotiates and prepares terminations.
- Maintains subcontract files.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Job Requirements
Mandatory:
- High school diploma or equivalent; plus, six (6) months of specialized government purchasing experience.
- Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS contracting policies and procedures.
- Proficiency and experience with federal government procurement specifications and standards.
- Provide driving record upon request.
- Ability to pass pre-hire background and drug screen.
- Must be a S. Citizen to obtain required NASA badge.
- Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire (candidate will be sent home if this paperwork is not provided upon arrival on date of hire).
- Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.
- Must have, and maintain, a valid driver's
- Must have general knowledge of safety procedures in the janitorial work
Preferred:
- Proficient knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, including labor laws for construction and services.
- Ability to clearly communicate, both orally and in writing.
- Skill in the use of general office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, and computers.
- Analytical, negotiating, and organizational skills at an intermediate level.
- Ability to create and maintain a positive team atmosphere with effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to work professionally with a variety of people and personalities.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare required reports.
- Ability to meet deadlines and handle potentially stressful situations.
- Prior knowledge of NASA site, experienced with working on government installations.
Disclosures
Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com. Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.
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