Procurement Specialist

Peraton Inc

Herndon, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$66,000–$106,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Budgeting, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cyberspace, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Documentation, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Finance, Government, Government Contracts, License Agreements, Market Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, Peer-to-Peer Architecture, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Pricing, Procure to Pay/Purchase to Pay (P2P), Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Analysis, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Service Level Agreement (SLA), Sourcing Strategy, Status Reports, Top Secret Clearance, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
Herndon, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Procurement Specialist to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end procure-to-pay for CAP and ODC items: sourcing, RFQs, evaluation, negotiation, PO issuance, and receipt/acceptance coordination.
  • Conduct competitive sourcing per three-bid rules and applicable federal acquisition regulations; document rationale for source selections.
  • Maintain CPSR-ready procurement records, purchase files, vendor pricing, and audit trails.
  • Expedite urgent orders, monitor supplier lead times, and coordinate corrective actions for delivery/compliance issues.
  • Evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate terms/pricing, and manage supplier performance metrics and SLAs.
  • Coordinate with engineering, contracts, finance, and program leads to ensure technical/contract compliance and budget alignment.
  • Perform market research, supplier risk analysis, and recommend sourcing strategies and continuous improvements.
  • Prepare procurement status reports, PO trackers, and documentation for audits and reviews.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
  • Clearance: TS/SCI (active)
  • Experience: Procurement/purchasing experience supporting government/DoD contracts; experience with CAP/ODC procurement preferred.
  • Knowledge: Familiarity with FAR/DFARS procurement principles, CPSR requirements, purchase order administration, and government audit readiness.
  • Skills: Strong negotiation, vendor management, documentation, and urgent/expedited procurement experience.
  • Systems: Proficiency with procurement/P2P systems, eProcurement tools, and MS Office (Excel).

Desired / Preferred

  • Prior DoD/Army/ARNG contracting or program procurement experience
  • Experience with IT/hardware/software procurements, telecom/circuit purchases, and commercial license agreements
  • Familiarity with contract financial tracking and cost-account coding

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Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.

Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Visit peraton.com to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range $66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individuals experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

About the Company

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