Commercial IT Acquisitions Supply Chain Risk Analyst

ARES is seeking a Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Procurement Analyst II to play a critical role in providing operational support in the process coordination of all functional reviews and supply chain risk assessment tasks for the Commercial IT Management (CITM) authorization and SCRM 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 discover.

Remote, hybrid, and onsite positions the employee bears travel costs to nearest NASA Center for badging and issue of NASA IT equipment

Functional Responsibilities:

• Provide operational support to the Commercial IT Management (CITM) authorization and Supply Chain Risk Management 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 to enable NASA to make risk-based acquisition decisions.
• Store all documentation and resources in NASA approved document repositories.
• Follow all current Supply Chain Risk Management Processes and provide outputs to requested POCs for adjudication (C-SCRM Lead or ISSOs).
• 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 update SHELF record statuses.
• Collaborate regularly with team members from other areas to provide support and share information.
• Utilize expertise in acquisition and supply chain risk management processes to ensure the completeness and accuracy of customer requirements.
• Other duties as required.

 Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge of IT Supply Chain Risk Management
• Broad IT Knowledge
• Microsoft Excel experience
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
• 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, Teams, OneNote, One Drive), SharePoint, and Box.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Process improvement experience
• Experience working in a cloud-based application such as ServiceNow
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

 Education and Previous Work Requirements:

• Must have a BA/BS in any feed

ARES Benefits:

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• ESOP
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

 ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a