Material Control SpecialistLOCATION: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CAJOB STATUS: Full-timeCLEARANCE: NoneCERTIFICATION:TRAVEL: As NeededSALARY: $80,000-95,000Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Material Control Specialist located at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA. Astrion is responsible for managing the NASA Ames Flight Processing Center (FPC) which support spaceflight projects by providing hardware management, assembly, integration, and test facility. The Material Control Services (MCS) group under the Flight Processing Center (FPC) provides management and administration, customer service, and coordination of all NASA Flight projects owned raw materials, unfinished products, transitional inventory, cyclic inventory and support equipment.
Additionally, they ensure item traceability information and transactional history is captured, managed, and controlled through the use of an inventory tracking database.The MCS is responsible for carrying out material management functions in accordance with NASA directives, polices, and processes, and providing independent quality assurance function to verify all material conforms to NASA inventory requirements.The MCS employs and manages an Electronic Inventory System developed and designed to support NASA Ames space flight hardware inventory for numerous projects/missions. The Astrion MCS team is responsible for ensuring functionality, process control and documentation, data control and integrity across all space flight hardware project materials, assemblies, and equipment. Coordination of project specific shipping for both domestic and internationally including tracking, handling of all Government owned material and equipment in support of mission and projects.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLSAttention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to use inventory computer programs to update counts, compile reports, generate spreadsheets, and respond to government ordered auditsMathematical and analytical skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsCritical thinking and problem-solving skills3 to 5 years of experience working in a stockroom or other inventory positionsObtaining a NASA certified Forklift operator license.Physical strengthPhysical staminaExcellent dexterityAbility to be onsite 5 days a week and pass a federal background checkPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLSWorking understanding of NASA documents and inventories configuration control and management highly desiredKnowledge and experience with NASA standards and best practices, especially related to Configuration Management, a benefitExceptional customer relationship management highly desirableYou may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what is outlined, but if you think you can bring value we encourage you to applyRESPONSIBILITIESKeep track of and manage day to day receipt, issuance, storage, movement, and condition of all materials, assemblies, tooling, equipment, and transportation handling of NASA owned flight inventories.Adherence to specified NASA standards policies, specifications, and processesThe identification of material specifications, quality records, limited life characteristics, preservation requirements and item certification recordAuthorization control for the receipt and issue of materials into and out of bonded storesMovement record of material into critical aerospace product is tracked, recorded, and archivedRecord day to day inventory transactions so that item is properly stocked and location accurately recordedManaging the stocking and cataloging of project inventoriesPerforming quality checks on stored inventory and discarding inventory that no longer meets NASA standardsIdentifying, reporting, and resolving inventory discrepanciesReporting differences between actual count and stock levels on recordInspect and identify damaged packages, cases, crates, boxes, pouches, and reporting findings to management