Contracts & Procurement Specialist

Amentum•Houston, TX

About The Position

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Part-time Contracts & Procurement Specialist to support federal contract administration, procurement operations, and compliance activities across multiple federal programs. This role is ideal for a contracting professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, understands federal acquisition regulations, and enjoys improving processes that drive operational excellence.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10 years of experience.
Strong working knowledge of the FAR/NFS and federal acquisition lifecycle.
Experience supporting federal prime contracts, including closeouts and rate agreement coordination.
Demonstrated ability to review and interpret SOWs, PRs, and acquisition documentation.
Familiarity with indirect rate structures, audits, and compliance requirements.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex contractual issues.
Excellent written communication skills, including drafting formal correspondence and training materials.
Experience with contract management systems, procurement platforms, and digital workflow tools.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Nice To Haves

12-15 years of experience in federal contracting, procurement, or contract administration.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Finance, Law, or a related field.
Preferred certifications (not required): NCMA: CPCM, CFCM, CCCM Supply chain or procurement‑related credentials

Responsibilities

Manage day‑to-day administration of the JETS 2 Prime Contract, including contract modifications, DRD submissions, tariff surcharge resolution, and preparation of formal communications for Business Management.
Oversee Inter-Work Agreements (IWAs), including submission, tracking, coordination of responses, and archival.
Review Statements of Work (SOWs) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal acquisition requirements, with increased activity during fiscal yearend.
Lead contract close‑out efforts for multiple federal prime contracts, coordinating final indirect rate agreements and supporting audit activities.
Serve as a subject matter expert on federal procurement regulations, tariffs, VAT, and complex contractual issues.
Monitor updates to the FAR and NFS ensuring internal procedures and compliance documentation remain current.
Evaluate Amentum Corporate Global Supply Chain policies for potential local adoption and alignment.
Research and assess AI‑enabled tools that can streamline acquisition documentation and procurement workflows.
Develop and deliver guidance, training, and job aids to improve the Purchase Request (PR) process and reduce rework across the organization.