Systems Engineer - STAR 2256-Procurement & Finance Engineering Lead

AttainIT Technologies•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

The Procurement & Finance Engineering Lead oversees procurement and financial operations, ensuring accurate purchasing workflows, strong financial controls, and consistent reporting. The role manages vendor relationships, contract tracking, asset renewals, and financial transaction processing, including cash and cryptocurrency transactions where applicable. It supports leadership through timely reporting, proactive issue identification, and detailed documentation that promote transparency, compliance, and continuity. The position also applies systems engineering experience to assess broader requirements and future program needs. It draws on solution architecture or supply chain engineering expertise to evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions based on requirements, adoption timelines, and total cost. The role works with leadership and cross-functional teams to align procurement priorities with mission timelines, improve processes and governance, and provide clear visibility into spending, renewals, and procurement activity.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in procurement, finance operations, vendor management, or related functions.
At least 10 years of systems engineering experience, including experience as a Solutions Architect or Supply Chain Engineer.
Broad knowledge of procurement and financial operations, including procurement execution, vendor management, financial controls, and maintaining accurate compliance-ready records.
Proficiency with Excel, SharePoint, and contract repositories for managing purchasing, vendor documentation, assets, and renewals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including concise reporting and collaboration.
Demonstrated experience working with vendors on system troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's or master's degree in Systems Engineering, or equivalent, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including supplier selection, negotiations, purchase orders, and contract administration; assess urgency and impact and escalate complex or high-risk needs.
Oversee cash and cryptocurrency financial operations, ensuring accurate transaction processing, reconciliation, documentation, and compliance with reporting and control requirements.
Document and publish procurement, finance, and asset-tracking procedures, including SOPs, purchasing guidelines, renewal calendars, and financial tracking templates.
Coordinate contract renewals and vendor management by tracking contract terms, renewal cycles, and vendor obligations; work with vendors on system troubleshooting.
Monitor spending trends, identify cost-saving opportunities and variances, and implement operational improvements that increase procurement efficiency and financial visibility.
Evaluate technology and engineering alternatives, conduct analyses of alternatives, and recommend solutions based on requirements, adoption timelines, and total cost.
Collaborate with leadership and IT, operations, and management teams to present solution architecture options and procurement requirements, align procurement priorities with mission timelines, and support budgeting and forecasting.
Identify and implement process improvements and governance practices to enhance procurement operations and financial accuracy.
Provide guidance and operational support on purchasing workflows, renewal timelines, program solution requirements, vendor requirements, and documentation standards.
Develop, review, and update procurement and finance policies aligned with best practices and compliance standards.
Document assumptions and decisions from analyses of alternatives to support future solution procurement decisions.
Review contracts, renewals, and asset inventories to validate accuracy, confirm renewal readiness, and optimize tracking and use of assets and subscriptions.
Improve reporting structures, dashboards, and documentation systems to provide leadership with clear insights into spending, renewals, and procurement activity.
Proactively recommend alternative solutions or processes for mission and program problems and opportunities.