Procurement Associate-Journeyman

At AMEWAS we dont just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years weve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering testing and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California Maryland and offices in Orlando FL and San Diego CA youll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nations Warfighters.

If youre ready to grow your skills be challenged by meaningful work and contribute to something biggerthis is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Procurement Associate-Journeyman to support Advanced Aircraft Research Development Test & Evaluation. The salary range of this position is $60000.00 - $75000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location:

California Maryland and Patuxent River Maryland. To learn more about the surrounding area please visit:

Position Background:

The workplace environment for a Procurement Associate supporting a Navy contract at Pax River Naval Air Station is extremely fast-paced and technically demanding. Every task requires absolute attention to detail as even minor errors can have significant operational and contractual impacts. The role involves navigating complex procurement regulations coordinating with multiple stakeholders and managing urgent deadlines to support critical defense initiatives. Adaptability problem-solving skills and precision are essential to succeed in this high-pressure environment where efficiency and compliance are equally paramount.

A typical day as a Procurement Associate-Journeyman may include:

• Communicates with management/vendors regarding order status and purchasing packages
• Accepts and receives packages delivered in CostPoint
• Writes purchase orders and prepares high-dollar purchasing packages
• Tracks available funding for contract
• Answers designated phone and performs other procurement duties as required

Must-haves:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing/procurement
• Experience working with Deltek Costpoint
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP formulas etc.)
• Experience processing/tracking high volumes of purchase orders
• Experience with shipping/receiving or inventory coordination
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong written communication and customer service skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
• Minimum clearance required to apply (candidates who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be considered): DoD Secret Clearance
• Additional Accesses: The ability to obtain and maintain the DoD security clearance eligibility and/or additional security access requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position as required by the contract

• Experience with accounting
• Bachelors Degree in Business Accounting or relevant field

Security Clearance Requirement Disclaimer: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain all security clearances interim security determinations and/or other access authorizations required by the applicable contract(s). Candidates who are unable to obtain the required interim clearance or access authorization within the timeframe necessary to meet business and contract requirements may no longer be considered for employment.

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset professionalism and discretion while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive team-oriented culture.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in an office sitting in a cubicle or at a desk looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting walking standing etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. On rare occasions overnight travel may be required.

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Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance dedication and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation creative work teams and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package including:

• Medical dental vision 401(k) Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to race religion color national origin age sex disability protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

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AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies recruiters or headhunters.

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