Job Title: Procurement Support Specialist – Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
Job Category: Logistics
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
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The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a full-time, detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to serve as a Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) Preparer for the Fabrication & Technical Support Division (Code 62) on-site at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in Bethesda, MD. This role is critical in maintaining the tempo of the divisions acquisition lifecycle, supporting technical end-users, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical requirements and procurement execution, leveraging modern Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to optimize drafting, research, and organizational workflows while maintaining strict data security standards.
Responsibilities:
- SAP Package Preparation: Manage a high volume of Simplified Acquisition Procedure actions from inception to completion, ensuring all packages meet mission deadlines and compliance standards.
- Technical Liaison & Coordination: Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to translate complex technical needs into standardized Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS).
- Regulatory Support: Conduct targeted research into FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) to ensure all procurement actions adhere to current federal guidelines and agency protocols.
- Market Research & Documentation: Identify viable vendors and commercial pricing; draft critical procurement documents including Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Price Reasonableness Determinations (PRDs), and Justifications for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC).
- AI Workflow Optimization: Utilize authorized AI tools to streamline the drafting of document templates and the categorization of market research data, significantly increasing individual output and efficiency.
- Stakeholder Management: Provide regular status updates to both technical teams and senior business office personnel, ensuring transparency throughout the acquisition process.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Education: B.S Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management/Procurement, or similar
- High-Tempo Execution: Proven ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment without sacrificing accuracy.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Willingness and aptitude to research and apply FAR Part 13 and other relevant acquisition regulations.
- Strong Documentation Skills: Proficiency in drafting technical procurement documents (SOW, PWS, RFQ) that clearly define requirement parameters.
- AI Proficiency: Experience or high familiarity with using Artificial Intelligence tools (e.g., LLMs) for administrative efficiency, data organization, and document drafting.
- Computer Literacy: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), PDF editing software, and the ability to quickly master internal agency databases and web-based procurement platforms.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for effective coordination between technical SMEs and the Business Office.
Desired:
- Active secret clearance
- Past experience with Navy Acquisition and Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
- Past experience creating and presenting briefing materials to leadership
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$49,900 - $100,000
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.