Procurement Analyst Associate Jobs in Houston, TX

We are looking for procurement analyst candidates with 4-8 years of experience supporting Federal Government contracting offices, either as former 1102 civilian/military, or as contractor support. This position supports Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas. This position primarily conducts accessing and reporting from NASA systems for management reports and oversight of procurement operations. As a second area, the preferred candidate will support the Policy Branch by providing policy and information management functions similar to, but not limited to, preparing and maintaining policy documentation, interpretation and dissemination of procurement regulations, and creating, updating, and maintaining procurement related forms and templates.  This position will monitor changes issued to the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the NASA FAR Supplement along with procurement policy decisions made by NASA HQ. This position is for full time on-site work.
Hiring Timeframe: Immediate
Work Location:  This position is an onsite role in Houston, TX. Seventh Sense will support your commute by contributing over $1,500 annually to your Transportation FSA. 
  
Responsibilities:  
 

• Serve as a procurement analyst at JSC in support of our Business Systems Support Specialist. Pull reports from various NASA procurement systems and provide recommendations for action. Follow-up with supported procurement offices for necessary action. .
• The individual shall provide policy and information management functions similar to, but not limited to, preparing and maintaining policy documentation; interpretation and dissemination of procurement regulations; and creating, updating and maintaining procurement related forms and templates.
• The individual shall monitor, update and maintain Agency organizational and policy related information on Agency internal and external websites and databases. 
• The individual shall monitor changes issued to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) along with procurement policy decisions made by NASA HQ (e.g. Procurement Information Circulars (PICs)) and shall provide these, along with a description of the impact upon current operations, for dissemination.  All work will be subject to final review and approval by the appropriate government authority before dissemination

• Bachelor's degree in business and 4 years of experience, or Associates and 6 years experience, or HS Diploma and 8 years of experience
• Relevant experience in procurement, policy analysis, contracting, or related areas
• Current or previous NASA acquisition experience is highly desired
• Be able to gain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Skills:   
 

• Expertise with verbal and written communications
• Comfortable working with files on a SharePoint Site
• Proficient and confidence working with Word, Excel, and/or PowerPoint for document preparation and briefings
• Proficiency and confidence in learning and working within IT systems and tools (some PC based; some NASA system based) and proactively reaching out to resolve any computer/systems/tools issues which are dependencies for completing work assignments.  Most commonly used systems/tools include FPDS, SAP, PPS, NCMS, SAM.gov, CPARS, IRIS, EPDW, and BOBJ. 
• Actual experience working within a team usining a variety of communication environments: email, video communications, phone, and face-to-face. Proactively works with teammates and customers to complete and follow-up on assignments. 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be a self-starter. 

Working For Seventh Sense:
 
Our company was founded on a family-oriented philosophy, and our culture is rooted in making a difference in the lives of our "work family" members (referred to simply as "members" rather than "employees").
Our comprehensive benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with generous company match and immediate vesting
• PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident and Critical Care insurance options

Unique benefits include:

• Day off to celebrate your birthday
• Day off on your company anniversary date
• Day off to volunteer for the community service project of your choice
• A Bonus Plan that allows each member to financially benefit from company, team, and individual success. You are in full control of the bonuses you receive - ask us how!
• A peer-to-peer recognition platform that allows members to recognize each other's accomplishments and contributions.
• Professional development opportunities including AI & Data Literacy Skills training and Federal Acquisition training, as well as resources to assist with family life and mental wellbeing.

About Us:
Seventh Sense is an award-winning company focused on providing federal agencies with "Enlightened Solutions that Deliver Lasting Value". Our teams work with our clients to provide innovative solutions, enhance integration, and facilitate transparency of core acquisition. We are a 100% virtually operated Virginia-based company serving multiple clients across the US, and we have been recognized for 3 years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" by the Washington Business Journal! To learn more visit us at www.seventhsense.us
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Seventh Sense is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law, including race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.