Senior Ordering Specialist

NIRA, Inc. • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Join NIRA, INC., a rapidly expanding women-owned small business at the forefront of aviation technology. We are seeking an exceptional Ordering Specialist to support transformative projects at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Be part of a mission that not only advances technology but also ensures the safety, security and efficiency of U.S. aviation on a grand scale. The Ordering Specialist will work with FAA programs and the prime vendor to place and track service orders accurately.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 5+ years of relevant experience, and proven work experience placing or coordinating complex contract or service orders in information technology field
• Extensive federal acquisition experience
• Strong data analysis, program evaluation and management, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to effectively prioritize, execute tasks, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the federal government, especially FAA procurement processes
• Experience working for a national network provider in the acquisition or accounting team

Responsibilities

• Coordinate network service order requests with engineering, finance, and contracts teams
• Work with systems engineers to create cost estimates and coordinate with finance team to ensure availability of funding and timely placement of funds on the contract
• Collaborate with customers and the on-ramping team to create ordering packages and process all orders
• Work collaboratively with the contracts team to develop all necessary contractual documents
• Work with prime network vendor ordering service to ensure accuracy of request and assist in any revisions and negotiations between the FAA and the prime vendor
• Create and maintain ordering tracking sheets and prepare briefings when needed to bring status updates to all stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level