Senior Ordering Specialist

Position Overview:

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.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• 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
  
  

Key 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
  
  

Desired Experience:

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

NIRA, INC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.