Job Description

Alion has been providing modeling and simulation software to the Navy Service Program for over 20 years, and the exciting work we do for this customer keeps growing with new and continued demand for our state-of-the-art modeling and simulation software that allows Navy sailors to simulate actual warfare scenarios. The demands for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and sophisticated Cloud technologies requires that we rise to the challenge to meet the need for years to come. Come be part of this challenging, exciting software development opportunity! Read on for more details:

This position is a multi-disciplined position supporting Alion's Program Management Office (PMO) for the Navy's NSWC program. This position supports day to day execution of equipment purchasing, routinely working with vendors, Project Managers, and customer leads. Purchases will include short turnaround requirements as well as long-term large-scale purchases.

• Execute quick turnaround, high priority purchases of various types
• Coordinate and communicate with vendors, procurement manager, lifecycle manager, engineering department, and logistics to ensure purchase orders are issued according to priority and all equipment is delivered on time
• Create and submit for approval, Pre-Award Purchase Requisitions and Award Purchase Requisitions in Alion's online based Requisition and Procurement System (RPS)
• Create and submit for approval vendor comparison spreadsheets
• Work with vendors, procurement officer, and logistics to resolve issues regarding equipment delays, incorrect items delivered, incorrect or missing information, and any other issues that may arise
• Ensure all information pertaining to equipment purchase orders is documented and properly stored
• Provide shareholders with status updates as required, specifically estimated delivery dates and tracking information when available
• Provide inputs for PMO deliverables and meetings

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business, accounting, marketing or sales and 2-4 years of experience
• In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for comparable work experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience for positions involving new technology or labor market shortages as reflected by market survey data.

• Required:
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Strong multitasker with ability to prioritize multiple time sensitive requirements
• Preferred:
• Knowledge of government or other contracting environment relating to technical, scientific, and analytical services