Axient is seeking an experienced Materials Management Specialist to provide advisory and assistance services to our customer on a major facility construction effort for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex, headquartered at Arnold AFB, TN.

Provide advisory and assistance services in support of materials management needs associated with a major test facility project including the following:

• Track all material purchases for the project from ordering to installation.
• Assess/recommend material storage/staging practices to enhance materials management.
• Interface closely with PZ to track procurements, monitor delivery schedules, and manage the flow and approval/disapproval of contractual deliverables.
• Conduct market research to identify sources of equipment and services, including pricing and delivery information.
• Manage hardcopy/online program records.
• Support waiver development for time-critical procurements.
• Develop Independent Government Estimates (IGE), as needed.
• Prepare Requests for Information (RFI).
• Participate in source selection process, including development of scoring matrices.
• Identify and utilize existing IDIQ contract vehicles to address specific procurement needs.
• Assess availability of equipment and services from GSA distributors as means to expedite procurements.
• Interface with Ops personnel to define requirements/specifications for specific equipment and services.
• Review Statement of Work documentation (SOWs) for equipment and services to facilitate vendor research to identify potential sources.
• Maintain contract chronologies to document discussions, reviews, approvals, and other correspondence.
• Participate in regularly-scheduled status meetings/calls, as well as unscheduled discussions to address inquiries and/or monitor the status of specific efforts.
• Attend design meetings as needed.
• Review contract SOWs to develop/refine submittal requirements.
• Develop and maintain tracking tools to monitor contractor submittals, CLIN claims, invoicing status, and deliverable status, as well as to identify past due items.
• Support preparation of briefing packages.
• Provide inputs and monitor overall project schedules.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a DoD security clearance or be able to obtain one.
• Must be knowledgeable of government procurement processes and the management of large complex construction projects.
• Must be able to effectively interface with various Base organizations to complete support assignments.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and application of effective materials management tools and techniques to effectively support AF efforts.
• Must possess strong computer skills and learn to use new applications quickly.
• Prior experience supporting materials management activities at a military facility highly desirable (AEDC experience a plus).