Procurement Assistant I-Intern (NTSS)
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Internship
On-site
Mississippi, United States
Job Description
Reports To: NASA Transformational Shared Services ( NTSS ) Functional Area Supervisor Job Overview: Entry level procurement assistance. Performs routine tasks which requires knowledge of procurement procedures and rules, such as: creating and maintaining procurement files, generating basic procurement documents, utilizing procurement systems, data entry and reporting. Support includes but is not limited to assistance in: procurement and administrative services, Simplifed Acquisition Threshold ( SAT ) purchases, purchase card. Grants and cooperative agreements, and SBIR / STTR programs. Prepare contract / purchase order awards and modifications. Provides entry level knowledge and experience in procurement practices and principles such as: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and preparing contracts for award; administering contracts; and analyzing and evaluating cost and price proposals. Skilled in using the systems that support procurement services. Clear, concise, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to read and understand service delivery guides and work instructions. Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with a diverse clientele, including Department management, supervisors, other employees, professional peers, and the general public. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Responsibilities and Duties: Performs tasks which require entry level knowledge and experience in procurement procedures and rules such as: creating and maintaining procurement files, generating procurement documents, utilizing procurement systems, data entry and reporting. Remains current on new processes and systems to ensure best procurement practices and strategies. Clear, concise, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to read and understand service delivery guides and work instructions. Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with a diverse clientele, including Department management, supervisors, other employees, professional peers, and the general public. Understand policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to procurement. Create tasks in ServiceNow. Work independently processing awards/supplements. Post award activities (including, but not limited to) finalization of FPDS , distribution of award documents and inputting the award file in the official repository. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Solid communication, problem solving and research abilities are necessary Entry level knowledge of office software skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Other Duties: This job description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands
Primary Sitting Secondary Walking Standing Lifting (up to 10lbs) Stooping/Bending Kneeling/Squatting
Required Qualifications
Be a U.S. citizen. Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Be a full-time or a part-time student enrolled in a minimum of 6semester hours at MVSU
Preferred Qualifications
Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related degree
Reports To: NASA Transformational Shared Services ( NTSS ) Functional Area Supervisor Job Overview: Entry level procurement assistance. Performs routine tasks which requires knowledge of procurement procedures and rules, such as: creating and maintaining procurement files, generating basic procurement documents, utilizing procurement systems, data entry and reporting. Support includes but is not limited to assistance in: procurement and administrative services, Simplifed Acquisition Threshold ( SAT ) purchases, purchase card. Grants and cooperative agreements, and SBIR / STTR programs. Prepare contract / purchase order awards and modifications. Provides entry level knowledge and experience in procurement practices and principles such as: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and preparing contracts for award; administering contracts; and analyzing and evaluating cost and price proposals. Skilled in using the systems that support procurement services. Clear, concise, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to read and understand service delivery guides and work instructions. Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with a diverse clientele, including Department management, supervisors, other employees, professional peers, and the general public. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Responsibilities and Duties: Performs tasks which require entry level knowledge and experience in procurement procedures and rules such as: creating and maintaining procurement files, generating procurement documents, utilizing procurement systems, data entry and reporting. Remains current on new processes and systems to ensure best procurement practices and strategies. Clear, concise, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to read and understand service delivery guides and work instructions. Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with a diverse clientele, including Department management, supervisors, other employees, professional peers, and the general public. Understand policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to procurement. Create tasks in ServiceNow. Work independently processing awards/supplements. Post award activities (including, but not limited to) finalization of FPDS , distribution of award documents and inputting the award file in the official repository. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Solid communication, problem solving and research abilities are necessary Entry level knowledge of office software skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Other Duties: This job description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands
Primary Sitting Secondary Walking Standing Lifting (up to 10lbs) Stooping/Bending Kneeling/Squatting
Required Qualifications
Be a U.S. citizen. Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Be a full-time or a part-time student enrolled in a minimum of 6semester hours at MVSU
Preferred Qualifications
Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related degree