IT Procurement Analyst I

Take your career to new heights. Come join us at MORI Associates and help us support the most exciting projects at NASA.

As an IT Procurement Analyst, you will be part of a dedicated team of diverse professionals creating and supporting cutting edge solutions for our client's critical missions.

MORI is a mid-sized nationwide company founded in 1997 with the ideals that creating an agile organization full of innovative and passionate people will progress science and technology for all life on earth.

We focus on offering a complete range of services from strategic consulting to the development of Information Systems and providing advanced engineering solutions.

Now, let's see if this opportunity is the right challenge for you.

MORI Associates is seeking a Procurement Analyst to provide operational support in the process coordination of all functional reviews for the Commercial IT Management (CITM) authorization process in the Enterprise IT Acquisition Management Branch in the Enterprise Business Management Office (EBMO) in support of the NASA Enterprise Multimedia and Integrated Technical Services (eMITS) contract.

eMITS is the Agency's enterprise-level contract creating and delivering multimedia and technical communications through the use of the internet, digital platforms, and IT management for NASA's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and Office of Communications (OCOMM).

From photographing rocket launches and recoveries, to producing engaging videos, to information technology management, to using social media to share NASA's message, eMITS integrates services for NASA IT and provides NASA's communication to the outside world.

Come join us in support of NASA's mission to inspire the world through information and discovery.

JOB DESCRIPTION / FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide operational support to the Commercial IT Management (CITM) authorization process.
• Review Commercial IT Requests for completeness and collaborate with customers to understand their IT requirements.
• Conduct research on the country of origin (COO) of hardware and software, as well as company affiliations, and gather the necessary information to complete the Covered Article Technology Supply Chain Assessment Needed (CATSCAN) forms.
• Suggest similar or alternative hardware or software products to customers, when available, that have already been approved from a supply chain perspective.
• Collect Section 508 documentation as required or recommend alternative equivalent products.
• Maintain CATSCAN numbers in the Software and Hardware Evaluated for Lifecycle Fulfillment (SHELF) database record.
• Ensure the SHELF and all associated records are accurately maintained, including gathering, reporting, and managing functional reviews, product capability reviews, and functional attribute flags;

setting up and configuring functional review logic; and updating SHELF record statuses.

• Provide authorization metrics as requested.
• Collaborate regularly with team members from other areas to provide support and share information.
• Utilize expertise in acquisition processes to ensure the completeness and accuracy of customer requirements.
• Answer customer inquiries and questions as required.
• Manage a shared inbox effectively.
• Foster and maintain cross-team relationships.

This is a Remote position, but the employee should live near a NASA Center. The employee bears travel costs to nearest NASA Center for badging and issue of NASA IT equipment.

EDUCATION AND PREVIOUS WORK REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in any field. 0-3 years of relevant work experience.

EXPERIENCE / COMPETENCIES / SKILLS :

What qualities and skills must the candidate possess in order to perform the job successfully? Please list minimum requirements and preferred qualifications separately.

Minimum Requirements :

• Experience in IT acquisitions preferred
• Broad IT Knowledge
• Extensive Microsoft Excel experience
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
• Knowledge of IT Hardware and Software functionalities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to review vendor proposals and quotes to effectively understand requirements
• Meticulous, organized, and able to manage a workload effectively
• Ability to manage multiple high priority deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lync, Teams, OneNote, One Drive), SharePoint, and Box.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience working in a corporate or government IT acquisition role
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Familiarity with Section 508 compliance
• Basic understanding of networking specifications ie : IPv4 / IPv6 and DHCP
• Process improvement experience a plus
• Experience working in a cloud-based application such as ServiceNow

Salary Range is : $50K to $57K

MORI Associates is an EEO / AA / Disability / Vets Employer and complies with E-Verify.

MORI Associates shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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