Procurement Compliance & Policy Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

6d•$69,400 - $158,000•Remote

About The Position

This role involves interpreting and applying Procurement Policy Manual (PPM), FAR and DFARS requirements, CPSR standards, and internal controls to procurement actions. The specialist will support internal CPSR readiness activities, including documentation review, corrective actions, and process improvements. Key responsibilities include maintaining a CPSR approved business system, Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting, job aids, procurement templates, and other assigned tasks. The role requires reviewing procurement artifacts for compliance, such as Sole/Single Source Justifications (SSJ), source selections, market research, price analyses, and approvals. Additionally, the specialist will review procurement files to ensure compliance with federal regulations and the Procurement Policy Manual (PPM), assist with policy updates, annual core training, guidance creation, and change management in coordination with Regulatory Compliance & Reporting. The position also requires staying updated on new trends and innovations in Procurement Compliance within federal contracting and supporting training initiatives and process improvements for Procurement teams and Business Partners. Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Experience interpreting and applying FAR and DFARS to contractor purchasing system activities
Knowledge of CPSR requirements, documentation standards, and compliance frameworks
Knowledge of P‑Card policy, reconciliation processes, restricted purchases, and infraction procedures
Ability to analyze procurement documentation for completeness, compliance risk, and audit readiness
HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience in procurement, or Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in procurement
U.S. citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Experience with procurement data analytics or reporting such as building dashboards and reports
Experience with Ivalua and Icertis
Experience with JavaScript and Python
Experience with AI tools used for evaluation and automation
Knowledge of automation tools such as Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, or SharePoint workflows
Knowledge of agency supplements
Knowledge of the different contract types, including emphasis on Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) and Outcomes Based Contracting (OBC)
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Interpret and apply Procurement Policy Manual (PPM), FAR and DFARS requirements, CPSR standards, and internal controls to procurement actions.
Support internal CPSR readiness activities, including documentation review, corrective actions, and process improvements.
Assist with maintaining a CPSR approved business system, Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting, job aids, procurement templates, and other forms, tasks, and duties assigned.
Review procurement artifacts to ensure compliance, including Sole/Single Source Justifications (SSJ), source selections, market research, price analyses, and approvals.
Review procurement files to ensure compliance with current federal regulations and our Procurement Policy Manual (PPM).
Assist with policy updates, annual core training, guidance creation, and change management, coordinating with Regulatory Compliance & Reporting.
Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Procurement Compliance within federal contracting.
Support training initiatives and new processes or process improvements to the Procurement teams and other Business Partners.