Project Assistant - Procurement

Build the Future of Maritime Innovation

The Undersea Systems Division (USD) of Leidos develops, integrates, and deploys advanced technology solutions that address existing and emerging maritime missions for a range of customers across the Department of War (DoW). Our Lynnwood, WA facility is expanding its operations based on significant business growth and is seeking new talent to join our world-class production team.

The Role

We are seeking a Project Assistant specializing in Procurement supporting several contracts in our Lynnwood, WA office. The successful candidate will work directly with Program Managers and their teams to complete the submission of material quotes and track purchase requests. You will be responsible for the coordination of purchase orders and monitoring of such orders.

The successful candidate

Has experience in procurement and is familiar with price reasonableness, competitive bids in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other applicable regulations, cost-accounting standards and, in general, timely procurement action in response to work requirements. Has excellent written and oral communications skills and works well with teammates, suppliers, and customers. Has knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft Officer Products and working with large PDF and Excel files. Is well organized and able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Can work onsite in Lynnwood, WA or remote. Can obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Why Join Us

• Work to support cutting-edge subsea technologies that few get to experience firsthand.
• Collaborate with world-class scientists, engineers, and innovators.
• Perform on programs that support the wide variety of high-profile customers.
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and mission impact.

Primary Responsibilities

• Commits orders via Costpoint, and Purchasing Card (Pcard).
• Creates Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for Subcontract Labor and Material Purchase Orders (POs).
• Supports Program Managers and their teammates generating Purchase Request Forms (PRFs) and routes for respective approval.
• Initiates Procurement Purchase Requests (PPRs) to request Warranted Buyer quotes and POs.
• Reconciles and submits accurate and timely biweekly Transaction Detail Reports via US Bank Access One.
• Tracks status of orders from start to finish, maintaining current input to Program Manager Material Spreadsheets.
• Tracks and completes Goods Receipts; uploads packing slips in Webtop.
• Ensures timely placement of orders to support required delivery dates; alerts requesters of known issues and reconciles issues with successful solutions.
• Works with other Procurement Project Assistants, backing up workload as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 5+ years or prior relevant experience.
• Microsoft Office knowledge and skill; strong experience working with large PDF files and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Experience working with Government Contract Procurement
• Must be able to obtain a Secret DoD clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Costpoint and Material Resource Planning (MRP)
• Familiar with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

SUBSEAMSS

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Original Posting:

October 1, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $45,500.00 - $82,250.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.